In this episode, we’ll analyse the introductory section of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, focusing on the characterisation of Ebenezer Scrooge. We’ll discuss how Scrooge is presented as a cold, miserly, and friendless individual through his physical description and interactions with others. We’ll also introduce Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s deceased business partner, and examine his significance in the narrative. Finally, we’ll explore Dickens’ use of language to highlight Scrooge’s isolation and unlikeable nature, considering how this initial depiction sets the stage for his transformative journey later in the story.

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