Scrooge Symbolism

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Scrooge learns what its like to spend Christmas with family and friends. He begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas and tradition. "There might have been twenty people there, young and old, but they all played, and so did scrooge; for, wholly forgetting in the intrest he had in what was going on his voice made no sound in their ears." (stave 3, pg 63) Scrooge has so much excitement and fun from participating in the fun games, Scrooges nephews family and friends were playing, that he believed he was there in person. Scrooges nephew Fred tells his friends and family that he hasn't given up on his uncle Scrooge. Fred explains that even though his uncle denies his inventation to his house, that he will try every year. "I mean to give him

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