A Christmas Carol | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Belle - This character breaks off her relationship when she feels that the man she is with has changed for the worse.

Bob Cratchit - This character is presented as a loyal and diligent employee, even in an unhappy work environment.

Martha Cratchit - This character is the Cratchit's oldest daughter.

Peter Cratchit - This character is the Cratchit's oldest son.

Tim Cratchit - See Tiny Tim

Mrs. Dilber - In a vision, this character is seen selling someone's belongings: "sheets and towels, a little wearing apparel, two old-fashioned silver teaspoons, a pair...
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