Bob Cratchit
Arc
He remains a consistent figure of humble cheer, moving from the cold office to the warmth of his family home.
Role
Scrooge's clerk who endures poor working conditions and serves as a foil to Scrooge's miserliness.
Dialogue
Respectful and brief in the presence of his employer.
Appearance
Wears a white comforter; lacks a great-coat.
Background
He has worked as a clerk for Scrooge and Marley for an unspecified duration, enduring a cold and cramped workspace.
Motivations
To provide for his family and celebrate the Christmas season with joy.
Personality
Diligent, humble, and playful; he possesses a cheerful spirit despite his circumstances, though he is noted for not having a strong imagination.
Moral Standing
Kind and appreciative of others, demonstrated by his applause for Scrooge's nephew's sentiments on Christmas.
Socioeconomic Status
A poorly paid clerk in Victorian London living in Camden Town.
Timeline
Working in the Tank
Bob works in a dismal cell at Scrooge's office, trying to warm himself at a single coal fire while wearing a white comforter.
Applause for the Nephew
Bob involuntarily applauds Scrooge's nephew's speech about the goodness of Christmas, then immediately tries to hide his action by poking the fire.
Christmas Eve Celebration
After closing the office, Bob slides down Cornhill twenty times to celebrate the holiday before running home to Camden Town to play games.
Christmas Dinner with Family
Bob celebrates Christmas with his family, preparing a gin and lemon mixture, praising his wife's pudding, and keeping Tiny Tim close to him at the table.
