After seeing the scene of himself as a lonely, forgotten boy at school on many Christmases, Scrooge regrets how he acted the night before. A small boy had sung a Christmas carol at his door, but Scrooge had given him nothing. He regrets that it is too late to show his appreciation to the boy for his singing.
Next, the ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge a touching scene when Fan, his sister, comes to...
After seeing the scene of himself as a lonely, forgotten boy at school on many Christmases, Scrooge regrets how he acted the night before. A small boy had sung a Christmas carol at his door, but Scrooge had given him nothing. He regrets that it is too late to show his appreciation to the boy for his singing.
Next, the ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge a touching scene when Fan, his sister, comes to fetch him home. The ghost comments that Fan had always been delicate in constitution; she died a woman and had only one child. This child is Scrooge's nephew Fred, whom Scrooge continually alienates. In fact, Fred invites Scrooge to Christmas dinner every year, but the latter always declines the invitation. After seeing Fan in the vision, Scrooge regrets his treatment of Fred in the present.
Scrooge is then allowed to view a past Christmas party at Mr. Fezziwig's, his former employer of long ago. The scene is so merry that Scrooge's spirits are lifted. He remembers the joy Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig shared with everyone during their annual Christmas parties. After seeing the happy scene, Scrooge regrets how he treats his clerk Bob Cratchit in the present. He wishes he could say a kind word to Bob. Scrooge realizes that he has been an obnoxious and unkind employer, and he regrets it.
The next scene also causes Scrooge much regret. He sees the vision of Belle (his former fiance) breaking off their engagement. She tells him that his love of gain has changed him and that she doesn't think they will ever be happy together. Belle ends the conversation by wishing Scrooge happiness in the life he has chosen. However, we know that Scrooge has not been happy. The text hints that Scrooge regrets losing Belle.
The last scene that the ghost shows Scrooge pains him so much that he begs to be taken back to the present. In this scene, Belle and her husband are conversing. Belle's husband mentions that Scrooge's business partner is dying. He also mentions seeing Mr. Scrooge in his office that afternoon, where Scrooge was alone in all the world. This scene is unbearable to Scrooge because it shows him how his focus on material gain has robbed him of happiness.
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