There have been some in the literary world who are sympathetic to Scrooge because he is the most authentic amongst all the characters. Scrooge regards Christmas as a "humbug" because for 364 days a year, people are the usual cruel, self-absorbed rabble who on Christmas day cover up their true self with counterfeit benevolence. He, some say, is the only one in the story with the courage necessary to call them out.
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