Ghost of Christmas Past Flashcards
1
Q
Surreal and strange, the way it flickers redeems Scrooge’s behaviour can be redeemed
A
‘what was light one instant, at another time was dark, so the figure itself fluctuated in its distinctness’
2
Q
Pure and innocent, we could link him to Jesus as he often wears white
A
‘of purest white’
3
Q
Commanding and authorative, imperative verb indicate he has control of room
A
‘Rise! and walk with me!
4
Q
Light imagery symbolises him as the Christmas spirit
A
‘Bright clear jet of life’
5
Q
Tranquil and calm, through the words we get an essense of peace around him
A
‘The spirit gazed upon him mildly. Its gentle touch, though it had been light and instantaneous’
