stave two : ghost of the christmas past Flashcards
1
Q
what happens in stave two?
A
- ghost of christmas past visits scrooge,taking him back in time
- scrooge sees younger self ‘ neglected by his friends ‘
- scrooge sees his sister ( little fan ) , invites him home for christmas
- scrooge sees his old boss ( fezziwig ) throw a party
- scrooge sees his fiance ( belle ) break off their engagement because he’s in love with money
- scrooge begins to be moved
2
Q
who do we meet and how do they come across?
A
- scrooge = feeling moves yet cant admit it,nostalgic, overwhelmed with sympathy
- ghost of christmas past = angelic,timid, child like
- young scrooge = kind hearted,good natured, neglected
- little fan = sweet cheerful
- fezziwig = joyful,generous
- belle = upset,replaced
3
Q
quotes and analysis of the ghost of christmas past
A
- ’ it wore a tunic of the purest white ‘
superlative ‘ purest ‘ = being sent from heaven - ’ strange figure - like a child: yet not so like a child ‘
juxtaposition - represents everyone - ’ sparkled and glittered ‘
flickers like a candle,reflects scrooge’s past that can be redeemed
4
Q
purpose of the ghost of the christmas past
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- symbolises memory
- reconnects scrooge with buried memories = needs to see them so he can open up
- light = symbolising what memories can teach us
5
Q
how does scrooge begin to change?
A
- scrooge wishes he gave something to the carol singer = sympathy and regret
- his memories had a ‘ softening influence ‘
- ghost says the school is not quite deserted and scrooge said ‘ he knew it and he sobbed ‘ = emotion
