Walter Grimshaw was a miserly old man, hoarding his wealth like Scrooge before his fateful Christmas Eve. His eyes would dart as he counted his coins, never sharing a dime, embodying the greed of a character whose nose might just grow if he ever dared speak the truth about his finances. Deceptive and crafty, he often cut corners in business, weaving lies as effortlessly as Pinocchio shaped wood, all the while avoiding the inevitable reckoning that comes with dishonesty. To the townsfolk, Walter was a cautionary tale, a shadow of what greed could turn one into, as they cautiously navigated their dealings with the man who had long forgotten the true value of generosity.
In 3–5 sentences, describe a character that is stingy with money and dishonest. Include allusions to Scrooge
and Pinocchio or two other suitable, well-known allusions in your response. (4 points)
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