In Stave III of A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Present shows Ebenezer Scrooge how his selfishness and meanness affect the people around him. The Ghost takes Scrooge to see his clerk, Bob Cratchit, and Bob's family at their Christmas dinner. The amount of food is sparse, but yet, the family seems happy. Scrooge notices how frail Tiny Tim is, and he sees the love for Tim in Bob's eyes.
"'Spirit," said Scrooge, with an interest he had never felt before, "tell me if Tiny Tim will live.'" (Dickens 70)
The Ghost tells him that if things continue the way they have been going, the child will not live. He warns Scrooge that the future looks bleak for this little boy. Of course, once Scrooge's ghostly visits are over, he becomes a changed man, and he makes sure Tiny Tim along with all of the Cratchits are well cared for. Tiny Tim lives due to the changes that Scrooge makes.
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