Question

Which sentence best demonstrates the hostile relationship that Scrooge has with society at the beginning of A Christmas Carol?

Answer 1

It is D because everyone knew he was selfish and uncaring ever since Marley died

Answer 2

D. It represents that nobody wanted to talk to him or even ask him something, even if it was small, like asking the same. It seems that he didn't like the society he lived in and people just stayed away from him.
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