Ebenezer Scrooge (fictional character)

Ebenezer Scrooge is a fictional character from Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol." He is a miserly, cold-hearted old man who values money above all else and shows little compassion for others. Throughout the story, he is visited by spirits that reveal the impact of his greed and lack of kindness. This leads him to become more caring and generous. Scrooge's transformation symbolizes redemption and the importance of compassion, making him an enduring figure representing selfishness and its potential for change.