'A Christmas Carol' Stave 5: the change in Scrooge

In Stave 5, we see Scrooge brimming with positivity and newfound moral purpose. Scrooge makes several redemptive gestures of goodwill, showing that he is a transformed character. In Stave 5, we see Scrooge as liberated from his emotional repression and overwhelmed with newfound positive emotions. Dickens juxtaposes his use of similes in Staves 1 and 5 to show Scrooge's positive character development. Scrooge has gone from being the object of disdain and fear in society, to being the pillar of his local community.