Ghost Of Christmas Yet To Come

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

Harrowing and sinister character

Linked with darkness, death and concealment

Ominous and sombre figure

Question 2

S.I.A.D.B.G

Answer 2

Shrouded in a black garment

Symbolises death and mystery
Represents the fear of oblivion if change does not occur

Question 3

I.T.V.A.I.S.T.S.G

Answer 3

In the very air… it seemed to scatter gloom

Pathetic fallacy intensifies dread
Dickens warns that society will decay if compassion is not embraced

Question 4

I.F.Y.M.T.A.S.I.H.S

Answer 4

I fear you more than any spectre I have seen

The ghost forces Scrooge to accept the emotional consequences of his actions
Superlative highlights Scrooge’s regret

Question 5

S.Y…R.S

Answer 5

Stronger yet… Repulsed Scrooge

The truth is painful and often rejected
Moral reckoning is difficult but necessary for redemption

Question 6

S.T.G.P.W.A.U.F.T.T.H

Answer 6

Still the ghost pointed with an unmoved finger to the head

Gesture reinforces the inevitability of death and judgement

Gothic characterisation