A Christmas Carol: Fred (Fans son,
Scrooges Nephew)
Fred
Jolly/ merry/
joyous
" ' A merry christmas
uncle! God save you'
cried a cheerful voice..."
" ' Christmas a humbug
uncle!' said Scrooges
nephew ' you don't mean
that i am sure"
" 'Come then' returned the
nephew gaily. 'What right have
yo to be dismal? what reason
have you to be morose..."
Scrooges nephew is the embodiment of christmas spirit.
He is a jolly and generous fellow and even extends this
to include his mean uncle. When Scrooge redeems
himself and asks to join his christmas celebrations, Fred
is delighted