ghost of christmas past

Question 1

from the crown of its head there sprung a bright clear jet of light

Answer 1

Light symbolises the truth of Scrooge’s sad past. Scrooge eventually extinguishes the light as the truth is too painful for him

Question 2

Where does the ghost take Scrooge?

Answer 2

It takes Scrooge to his boarding school where he’s all alone and shows little Fran coming to take Scrooge home,he shows Scrooge having fun with Fezziwig at a party and then when Belle breaks up with Scrooge - (another idol has displaced me. a golden one)

Question 3

“It was a strange figure - like a child: yet not so like a child”

Answer 3

Juxtaposition. Doesn’t want to be defined as young or old as he represents everyone.

Question 4

Crown of its head there sprung a bright clear jet of light

Answer 4

Symbolises a beacon which guides and helps you. Religious connotations.