Ghost Of Christmas Present

Question 1

How does the quote “glowing torch,in shape not unlike plenty’s horn”

Answer 1

The symbolism of “plenty’s horn” shows that the latin term “cornucopia” symbolises abundance and emphasises that resources need to be shared and malnourismanrt is unjustifiable in a world of plenty.The motif of light of light is a symbol of the “torch” as it signifies both the physical and symbolic illumination that Scrooge will undergo to cleanse his soul and progress morally.

Question 2

How does the quote “he had better do it and decrease the surplus population” show social injustice.

Answer 2

The ghost repeats Scrooges earlier quote in stave 1 emphasing his callous (cruel) ignorance towards the lower classes.Through Scrooges adoption of the Malthusian ideology that poverty and starvation are dismissed as it’s going to happen naturally,the ghost of Christmas past mocks these views as they are neglectant and morally wring.

Next point talk about plosives accentuante the harsh views of the upper class.