ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

BRITISH LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the ending of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge?
A
Ebenezer Scrooge died
B
Ebenezer Scrooge left London and went to Scotland
C
Ebenezer Scrooge changed his life style
D
Ebenezer Scrooge got married and had a son
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scrooge started changing his personality and life-style throughout the novella. In A Christmas Carol Scrooge changed from being a money-pinching grouch to a kind-hearted man, he redeemed himself through freewill and life changing memories.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the end of the novella, Scrooge has completely transformed into a philanthropic and altruistic individual rather than a misanthropist. This notion is made clear when it says, “I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I’m quite a baby”. Scrooge has changed his outlook and his behaviour.

Detailed explanation-3: -Summary. Scrooge, grateful for a second chance at his life, sings the praises of the spirits and of Jacob Marley. Upon realizing he has been returned to Christmas morning, Scrooge begins shouting “Merry Christmas!” at the top of his lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -By the end of the story, Scrooge is a changed man, sharing his wealth and generosity with everyone. According to Dickens’s description, Scrooge is cold through and through. No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill him. Dickens uses pathetic fallacy to represent Scrooge’s nature.

Detailed explanation-5: -At the end of the novella, Scrooge is found to be a better man. He learns to be charitable and to value family and companionship.

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