A reader might interpret this allusion to Scrooge as indicating that Miranda is frugal and perhaps overly cautious with her finances, despite her business's success. The reference to Scrooge, a character known for his extreme miserly tendencies in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," suggests that Miranda prioritizes saving over enjoying her wealth, reinforcing a theme of attachment to money rather than spending or sharing it.
“‘Even when the business began to earn large profits, I still saved my money like Scrooge,’ Miranda said.”
In 1-2 sentences, explain how a reader might interpret this allusion. Use details from the sentence to support your ideas.
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