The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (stave 4) Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what does it represent?
A
fear, death and the unknown
2
Q
what does it show Scrooge
A
what WILL happen if he doesnt change
3
Q
what does its silence symbolise?
A
the future is not yet fully decided
4
Q
what is darkness motifs contrast to
A
ligjy motifs
5
Q
“I fear you more than any spectre I have seen”
A
shows Scrooge’s dread of the future and how serious consequences are
6
Q
“The Spirit answered not”
A
builds tension, shows Scrooge must understand through obseevation and reflection
7
Q
“Overrun by grass and weeds”
A
it is Scroofes neglected grave
gothic imagery, shows how forgotten and meaningless his life will be
8
Q
what Victorian fears did it reflect?
A
dying alone and unloved
9
Q
what does it lead to?
A
Scrooges complete transformation
“I am not the man I was”
