the ghost of Christmas past

Question 1

like a child yet not so like…

Answer 1

-a child as like an old man
-shows the strange nature of the ghost
-shows ghosts supernatural nature
-shows how past experiences shape the present

Question 2

rise!….

Answer 2

-and walk with me
-signals beginning of scrooges change
-urgency of need to change scrooge
-commanding, ghost has control over scrooge

Question 3

from the.. of its head there sprung…

Answer 3

-crown, a clear jet of light
-ghost symbolises light, showing truth, enlightenment- memories of past bring guidance to present

Question 4

“What! Would you… out, with…, the light I give

Answer 4

so soon put out, worldly hands,
This is the Ghost’s response when Scrooge attempts to extinguish the light emanating from its head, highlighting the spirit’s role in illuminating the past and offering a chance for Scrooge to learn from his mistakes.

Question 5

I told you these were… of the things that have…. That they are what they are, do not…!

Answer 5

shadows, been, blame me
Scrooge expresses his frustration with the scenes presented by the Ghost. It emphasizes that the memories shown are a reflection of past choices, and Scrooge is responsible for his actions, not the spirit.