Ebenezer Scrooge is......

One of my assignments for my English class is describing how Ebenezer Scrooge veiwed life in his day. It has to be at least 500 words and I must use the phrases that appear in the adult version of the book. I'm looking forward to describing this tight fisted old bastard. Obviously I can't use 'those' words but it's tempting.

No, I must use 'proper' English and not stoop to derogatory language so using the words, 'he's as tight as a duck's arse', are definitely out. Damn shame.