Tiny Tim is a character in Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol." He is a young boy who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit, a poor family that works for Ebenezer Scrooge. Tiny Tim is born with a deformed leg and walks with a crutch. Despite his physical limitations, he is a cheerful and optimistic child who brings joy to those around him. In the story, Tiny Tim becomes ill and is bedridden during the Christmas season. Scrooge visits him and is moved by his kindness and generosity towards his family, despite their poverty. Tiny Tim's death in the end of the story serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and kindness towards others.
By Charles Dickens · First published 1850 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Period Fiction, Social Critique