The Ghost of Christmas Present (stave 3) Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what does it show scrooge
A
how others celebrate Christmas
2
Q
what does the glowing torch spread
A
warmth and joy when sprinkled
3
Q
what does Ignorance and Want symbolise
A
society’s neglect of the poor
arregorical names
4
Q
what does the light motif represent
A
hope, joy, clarity, truth, reveals moral lessons
5
Q
“This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware of them both…”
A
direct warning, highlights danger of neglecting the poor and uneducated
6
Q
“They are Man’s”
A
suggests society is responsible for suffering of the poor
7
Q
Freds ‘one coal fire’ and ‘small goose’
A
encourages empathy
making Scrooge feel guilty and shame
8
Q
what does Dickens critise through the spirit?
A
Victorian England’s massive divide between the rich and the poor
