At the beginning of A Christmas Carol, the narrator states, "No beggars implored him to bestow a trifle, no children asked him what it was o'clock, no man or woman ever once in all his life inquired the way to such and such a place, of Scrooge."




What does this show about the way strangers feel about Scrooge and treat him?

A

People respect Scrooge so they dare not intrude upon his privacy by speaking to him.

B

People ignore Scrooge because he does not carry a watch and has a poor sense of direction.

C

People do not bother Scrooge because they know he has many problems of his own.

D

People avoid Scrooge because they see him as mean and they fear him.