Ebenezer Scrooge confronts the Ghost of Christmas Future, who reveals the dire consequences of his selfishness, including the lonely death that awaits him and the tragic demise of Tiny Tim. Scrooge experiences profound regret as he realizes that no one will mourn his passing. In a critical moment, he pleads for the opportunity to change, depicting the central theme of redemption through compassion and connection with others, especially highlighted by the Cratchit family's sorrow and hope despite their grief.