EBENEZER SCROOGE
BOB CRATCHIT
EBENEZER SCROOGE and BOB CRATCHIT are central characters in the story of "A Christmas Carol." Bob Cratchit serves as Scrooge's clerk, working at the firm of Scrooge and Marley, and is subject to Scrooge's authority in the workplace. Despite the initial harshness and miserly behavior of Ebenezer Scrooge as Bob's employer, the relationship between the two evolves significantly over the course of the narrative. Scrooge ultimately demonstrates generosity and compassion towards Bob Cratchit and his family. Notably, Scrooge raises Bob's salary, providing much-needed financial support to the Cratchit household. Additionally, as a gesture of kindness, Scrooge sends a prize turkey to Bob Cratchit's family, further illustrating his transformation and newfound benevolence. These actions mark a turning point in Scrooge's character, as he moves from being a strict and unkind employer to one who actively seeks to improve the lives of those around him, especially Bob Cratchit and his family.