miserA key term used to describe the main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, early in the story.
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A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible."The miser begrudgingly gave a coin to the beggar."
redemptionThe core theme of `A Christmas Carol`, where Scrooge redeems himself.
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The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil."His actions led to his redemption."
apparitionA term central to the plot, referring to the ghosts who visit Scrooge.
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A ghost or ghostlike image of a person."He was frightened by the sudden apparition."
benevolentA word that describes Scrooge's change of character towards the end of the story.
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Well meaning and kindly."The benevolent gentleman donated a large sum to the charity."
humbugA recurring word in the book, mainly used by Scrooge to express his disdain for Christmas.
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Deceptive or false talk or behaviour."He dismissed the rumours as utter humbug."
melancholyA word that describes Scrooge's typical mood or the overall atmosphere of the story at times.
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A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause."There was a melancholy feeling in the air."
Sad, gloomy, or depressed."He felt melancholy after hearing the sad news."