stave two : ghost of the christmas past Flashcards

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what happens in stave two?

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  • 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
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who do we meet and how do they come across?

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  • 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
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quotes and analysis of the ghost of christmas past

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  • ’ 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
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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
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how does scrooge begin to change?

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  • 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
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