A Christmas Carol-Supernatural Flashcards
(6 cards)
Q: What symbolizes Jacob Marley’s sins and the burden he carries?
A: “It was made of cashboxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds and heavy purses wrought in steel.”
Q: How does Marley describe his past attitude towards humanity and his regret?
A: “Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence, were, all, my business.”
Q: How is the Ghost of Christmas Past described to show its supernatural nature?
A: “It was a strange figure—like a child: yet not so like a child as like an old man. Its hair was white as if with age; and yet the face had not a wrinkle in it.”
Q: How is the Ghost of Christmas Present presented to show joy and generosity?
A: “A jolly giant… clothed in one simple green robe, or mantle, bordered with white fur… genial face… sparkling eye… open hand… cheery voice.”
Q: How is the Ghost of Christmas Future portrayed to create fear and mystery?
A: “Shrouded in a deep black garment, which concealed its head, its face, its form, and left nothing of it visible save one outstretched hand.”
Q: What promise does Scrooge make after seeing the visions of the ghosts?
A: “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
