Ebenezer Scrooge: A Greedy Man

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Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy man. A scene in the story that shows this characteristic is in the beginning at Marley’s funeral, Scrooge struggle to pay. He had more than enough money but didn’t want to pay for his partners funeral. This event is a good example because it shows just how greedy Ebenezer is and can be. Another scene where this trait is shown is when a man walks into Ebenezer’s shop and asked for a donation, Ebenezer says no. He says he would rather let them die instead of donating. This shows the trait by showing how little care he has for people if it involves money. In conclusion Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy man because of his

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