GIRL
GIRL is an unnamed character who appears in two distinct contexts related to the story of Scrooge. In one instance, she is depicted as a servant or household member at Fred's house, where she greets Scrooge and guides him to the dining-room, fulfilling a role of hospitality and assistance within the household. In another context, the girl is revealed by the Ghost as the second child, described as miserable and wolfish. In this symbolic appearance, she represents a social ill—most likely Want, as referenced in the full text—embodying poverty and deprivation. Thus, GIRL serves both as a practical figure within Fred's home and as a powerful symbol of societal hardship, highlighting themes of hospitality, poverty, and the consequences of neglecting those in need.