Christmas future Flashcards
shrouded in a deep black garment, which concealed its
head, its face, its form, and left nothing of it visible save one
outstretched hand
a powerful symbol of the unknown future and the inevitability of death
The single outstretched hand serves as a guiding force
The Ghost’s chilling appearance and the visions of the future are intended to frighten and ultimately transform Scrooge
Dressed in a black robe that is symbolic of death, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come looks similar to the Grim Reaper.
It’s likely to be a very cheap funeral,”
Scrooge overhears the dialogue of businessmen in the future. The tone is mocking of the person who died.
“Every person has a right to take care of themselves. He always did.”
My
little, little child!” cried Bob. “My little child!”
He broke down all at once. He couldn’t help it
The repetition of ‘little’ adds to the sadness of Bob’s cry. We feel sympathy for him at this point.
Bob’s unwavering love is depicted in Stave 4 when he weeps for his son exclaiming
Mrs. Cratchit kissed him, his daughters kissed him, the two
young Cratchits kissed him, and Peter and himself shook hands.
The finger pointed from the grave to him, and back again.
a powerful symbol representing Scrooge’s future and the potential for change. The pointing finger is a silent, stark warning, highlighting the stark reality of his potential future if he continues down his current path of miserliness and neglect.
