Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come

Question 1

Character summary of GoCYTC

Answer 1

• last of ghosts to visit, very diff from its predecessors - approaches S “slowly, gravely, silently” - triplet immediately changes tone of narrative
• personification of death - mirrors classical depictions of ‘Grim Reaper’
• expresses actions have consequences - final push to redemption

Question 2

Appearance of GoCYTC

Answer 2

“Deep black garment”
Figure surrounded by “darkness” contrasts to other spirits
Absence of light suggests Scrooge’s bleak, unpromising future

Question 3

Purpose of GoCYTC

Answer 3

Show Scrooge dark consequences of actions, what his fate will be if does not repent
Dickens uses prolepsis (flash forward) to show Scrooge impact of his death on ppl - nobody shows any sorrow

Question 4

Key quotes of GoCYTC

Answer 4

“Shrouded in a deep black garment”
Scrooge felt “terrible sensation”