Christmas carol: characters- ghost 4- the ghost of christmas yet to come. (quotes & info.) Flashcards
how/ why does dickens use this ghost?
to present the idea that the future is not something which is predetermined. the ghost is difficult to see; its shrouded in mystery just liek the future.
the ghost approaches, ‘slowly, gravely, silently.’ why might dickens of described it liek this?
reader is prompted to reflect on how the future is incipient and enacting change needs to be something done with urgency.
what does the ghost force scrooge to do?
reflect on his own insignificance- on seeing his own gravestone, he is reminded of his pitiful existence.
key quote: 1- s4.
the phantom slowly, gravely, silently approached.
key quote: 2- s4.
scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this spirit moved, it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery.
key quote: 3- s4.
its mysterious presence filled him (scrooge) with a solemn dread.
key quote: 4- s4.
‘i fear you more than any spectre i have seen.’ (scrooge.)
key quote: 5- s4.
‘good spirit, your nature intercedes me, and pities me.’
key quote: 6- s4.
the spirit was immovable as ever.
