What themes are revealed through the descriptions and interactions of Richard Kennedy and Samuel Ferguson? Select all that apply. A True friends are willing to forgive past mistakes. B Even the closest friends face challenges in their relationship. C Even the best friendships can fade over time. D Good friends always agree about important issues. E Friendship is more important than success. F Close friendships can develop between very different people.

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community