Ghost OC Past

Question 1

“Child…old man” Method?

Answer 1

Contrast /Juxtaposition

Question 2

“Fluctuated in its distinctness” Method?

Answer 2

Symbolism

Question 3

“Jet of light” Method?

Answer 3

Motif

Question 4

“Child…old man” Analysis?

Answer 4

juxtaposing”like a child” and “like an old man”
The Past seems young with new memories, but also old with remaining and rediscovered ones-
additionally age connotes wisdom- reflecting how the ghost hopes to enlighten Scrooge through the revisiting of old memories -

So that he’ll gain new understanding: Mirroring the changes dickens wishes to see as a whole

Question 5

“Fluctuated in its distinctness” Analysis?

Answer 5

symbolises how our perception of the past is constantly changing.

-foreshadows how revisiting the past will start Scrooge’s initial change into transformation

Question 6

“Jet of light” Analysis

Answer 6

(Motif of purity and power)
(imagery of light, which Scrooge then attempts to extinguish.)
The light symbolises knowledge. By reflecting on the past, Scrooge will understand (gain knowledge) himself better and become a wiser person.

Question 7

What does the ghost of Christmas past embody?

Answer 7

The nature of memories