Christmas present

Question 1

Jolly Giant…living green…holly, mistletoe and ivy.

Answer 1

This draws on traditional ideas of Father Christmas.
^symbolic
AO3: often seen in Victorian times as a Piegan God
-living green- symbolic of new beginnings - suggest that Scrooge has hope for redemption
-holly, mistletoe and ivy - polysyndeton/ listing/ symbolism of xmas joy

Question 2

‘Its dark brown curls were long and free

Answer 2

contrast with Scrooge - he is everything that Scrooge is not
‘free’/’open’ Repeated - suggests that he open in his nature aswell and metaphorically shows us how the ghost is going to conduct himself and how he wants Scrooge to be

Question 3

‘Look upon me!’ Stave 3 p76

Answer 3

Ghost of Xmas present - POWER DYNAMIC
The use of exclamations and imperative commands allows the Spirit to assert his dominance. While this mirrors the authority of the first Spirit, this Ghost appears more powerful, as Scrooge obeys his commands rather than challenging them.

Question 4

“Forgive me if I am wrong