Heartwarming / Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

• Harry himself is simply a walking bundle of sunshine. He's repeatedly shown keeping up an infectiously positive demeanour regardless of the situation, and despite his uncle's distain towards him, Harry still thinks the world of Scrooge.
  • While dancing through London, Harry stops for a moment to listen to Tiny Tim and Kathy's singing and donates a gold coin to their cause.
• Marley's visit to Scrooge is mostly creepy, however Marley is also clearly thrilled to see his old business partner again, and is equally delighted to see his beloved Prudence in good health.
• When Scrooge is brought to his past, he's initially focused on just getting back home. But the moment he sees Jen, Scrooge immediately softens at the sight of his dear little sister.
  • Young Scrooge comforting Jen when she suffers a coughing fit, and gently coaches her through her breathing. He then gives her his coat and carries her home on his shoulders, singing her favorite Christmas song with her.
• The absolutely smitten tone in Scrooge's voice when he sees Isabel again. The Ghost of Christmas Past even teases him for it, and expresses her delight at seeing young Scrooge so happy.

• Young!Scrooge and Isabel's Dance of Romance at Fezziwig's Christmas party.

• Even though Marley was indeed a cruel, greedy crook in life who didn't care about the poor and destitute (as shown when he sent Cratchit's father to debtor's prison), in the flashback when Isabel confronted Ebenezer on where their relationship was going, Marley was at the very least respectful enough to leave the both of them alone and let them have their conversation (even though he did roll his eyes in minor annoyance).

• While it's mixed with tearjerker, seeing a glimpse of Isabel's future as a Happily Married mother of three is sweet to see.

• Harry offering a Christmas toast in his uncle's honor, despite the protests of his wife and their guests. Harry then mentions how his father told him about how close Scrooge and Jen were, and expresses his sincere hope that one day his uncle will join their family celebrations.
  Harry: I never knew my mother, but my father spoke of her often. Of her kindness. Her generosity. It's hard to believe that the woman he described was that old stick-in-the-mud's little sister. (chuckles) But his sister she was. And, by all accounts, she and my uncle were inseparable. She loved him without reservation, and he, her. So he can't be all bad. I have to believe that somewhere in that loathsome old carcass of his, the man my mother loved is fighting to get out. I should like to meet him one day.

• In most versions of the story that were accurate to the book, the Ghost of Christmas Present had little to no patience towards Scrooge because of the kind of person he is, and often talked down upon him and even threw Scrooge's own words at him (Such as the "surplus population" quote) to get him to realize how wrong he is. In this version though, Present is not as harsh towards Scrooge. When Scrooge asks him what will become of Tiny Tim, Present simply tells him even he doesn't know, the future is just as much a mystery to him as it is to the old miser, and very glumly warns that someone else is going to show it to him. Afterwards he places his hand on Scrooge's shoulder and warmly assures him there's no great secret answer in the grand scheme of things, and that Scrooge just needs to learn to make the most of what time he has left and live his life to the fullest.

• In a very subtle blink and you'll miss it moment, if you look very closely as Scrooge is begging to the Ghost of Christmas Future to tell him if he still has time to redeem himself, you can see the ghost's stiff looking hands slowly curl into fists, almost as if the being is struggling with remaining silent and calm as it had done before, and maybe actually WANTING to tell Scrooge he's come to the right conclusion.
  • Even before that, as Scrooge selflessly requests the spirit to let Tiny Tim live, Future immediately stops in its tracks, as if the request had completely taken the spirit by surprise.
  • Furthermore, Scrooge accepts that he might not have enough time left to redeem his own soul...but he's determined to make things right for Tim, Tom, and everyone else all the same. Unlike other adaptations, the selflessness of Scrooge's change of heart is much clearer.
    Scrooge: If I am beyond salvation, then so be it! But please, the boy need not die. Not when I have it in my power to help him. I beg of you! Spare me for this reason, if nothing more!

• Scrooge's first action upon waking up in the real world is to organize a magnificent Christmas party at his home, inviting all the people whose kindnesses he'd spurned over the years. Each person also gets a meaningful present from Scrooge:
  • Jenkins is forgiven of his previous debts, which would allow him to spend the money on taking care of his ill mother. Jenkins sounds close to tears as he thanks Scrooge for his kindness.
    Scrooge: Tom, your debt is canceled! Merry Christmas, my friend! Oh, and you will give my best to your mother, won't you?
    Tom: Thank you! Thank you very much!
  • The carolers Scrooge had previously accosted are given a large sum of money in donations, with the promise of much more to come.
    Scrooge: Ladies, a thousand pounds for your funds, and every Christmas to come!
    Carolers: Oh, such generosity!
  • Harry is given his mother's Father Christmas ornament, the same ornament she'd specially made for Scrooge when they were children. Harry is visibly trying to hold back tears as he recognizes the ornament, and Scrooge insists that Jen would want Harry to have it. We're also treated to a brief vision of the future where Scrooge is seen holding Harry and Hela's newborn child.
    Harry: It's...the doll from my mother's picture! Uncle, I can't accept this!
    Scrooge: You must! It's a gift from an old fool who regrets all the Christmases we never shared.
    Harry: Oh, Uncle! Thank you!
  • And finally, Bob Cratchit is not only given a full raise in salary, but Scrooge also elevates him to the status of business partner in the newly remade savings and loan office, ensuring that the Cratchit family will never have to struggle in poverty ever again. And the revised future we see as Bob accepts the offer is a healthy Tiny Tim running to Bob, who scoops him up and walks to the front door of the new "Scrooge and Cratchit - Savings and Loan" building, where the whole Cratchit family stands with a beaming Scrooge as a photographer takes their picture.
    Bob: (Reading the contract) Business partners??
    Scrooge: Yes, Bob...if you'll have me, that is. Let's build a brighter future for the Cratchits together! What do you say?
    Bob: I say...yes! God bless you, Mr. Scrooge!
  • Not only this, but thanks to Scrooge's redemption and newfound generosity, we see how the Bad Future is overwritten by a brighter and more hopeful future for everyone. Jenkins is able to maintain his lively and colorful toy store in a building that would have been abandoned and condemned, Scrooge joins the carolers in their revels (with the carolers themselves looking noticeably happier), Scrooge spends his Christmas with Harry's family instead of being alone and miserable and is seen tenderly holding Harry's newborn baby, and as described above, Tiny Tim's death and grave are overwritten with his survival and Scrooge and the Cratchits taking a picture in front of their new business together.