The Carol Singer Driven Away

As the fog and darkness thicken, a young boy approaches Scrooge's keyhole to sing a Christmas carol. At the first sound of 'God bless you, merry gentleman, May nothing you dismay!' Scrooge seizes his ruler with such energy that the singer flees in terror. This incident further illustrates Scrooge's hostility towards any expression of Christmas cheer and his complete lack of compassion, even for a child.