1. Descriptive Writing
This character is from the story called “A Christmas Carol”. His name is Ebenezer
Scrooge.
Scrooge lives in London, he lives in a big house that he used to live in with his partner Jacob
Marley, but he died seven years ago. Scrooge is an old man, who has white hair and wears
glasses with his black hat on his head. Scrooge works in an office with his clerk named Bob. The
office is so cold because they use a candle and a little firewood which makes the workplace
smells like smoke. Bob has massive family but Scrooge does not care, in fact he gives him a tiny
salary but Bob manages it.
Scrooge is coldhearted and a selfish man. He likes to spend a tiny bit of money because he wants
to keep the money for himself and becomericher, that’s why he does not give to charity. Scrooge
does not observe Christmas like everyone else. He thinks that Christmas is just to spend money
and giving to charity. In scrooge’s house it’s dark because he only uses a candle and he likes it
because he does not have to spend money.
Scrooge grew up in a school where he read books to pass the time and he learned to care about
himself. His sister fan came one winter, some 16 years later to take him home for Christmas.
Scrooge got a job and worked for Mr. Fezziwig. Then Scrooge had a girlfriend named Belle.
They broke up because all Scrooge cared about was money and how to make more.
As the story progressed, Scrooge changed as a character. He promised to always celebrate
Christmas, to give to charity and to help poor people. Scrooge gave Bob a raise and helped him
take care of his struggling family. Some people laughed when they saw how he had changed.

2. Scrooge was happy in his heart, and that was good enough for him. Scrooge became known for
observing Christmas better than anyone else.