a christmas carol summary and analysis

"A Christmas Carol" is a novella by Charles Dickens, published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and miserly old man who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. The first spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Past, shows Scrooge his past, revealing his neglect of his family and the harsh conditions of the workers he employed. The second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, shows Scrooge the joy and happiness of the Christmas season, and the third spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, shows Scrooge his potential future if he continues