Question

what is the purpose of the underlined sentences?
the final event that leads to scrooge’s transformation is the visit from the ghost of christmas yet to come. this ghost shows scrooge a vision of his own death. due to the fact that he was a coldhearted person, nobody mourns scrooge’s death. his employees celebrate and steal his possessions, even the clothes from his dead body. furthermore, scrooge finds out that cratchit’s little son, tiny tim, has died because scrooge paid the father so little that he was not able to provide for his ill child. because of this, scrooge realizes that his selfishness caused a death. as a result, scrooge decides to change his ways. scrooge says, “i see now that i have wasted my life, and i will not waste another moment. i will be a better man, i will spread joy and love, and i will make a difference in the lives of others.” (272).
your response
it explains how scrooge was affected by what he saw.
it is a new example.
it is a direct quotation.

Explanation:

The underlined sentences connect Scrooge's vision of Tiny Tim's death and his own lonely end to his decision to reform. They explain the direct impact of the ghost's showing on Scrooge's choice to change.

Answer:

It explains how Scrooge was affected by what he saw.