Ghost Of Christmas Past Flashcards
1
Q
Past selfishness?
A
“Bright clear jet of light”
The ghost is trying to eradicate Scrooge’ selfishness through illuminating his past
2
Q
Super natural Past?
A
“one arm,now with one leg,now with twenty legs,now a pair of legs”
The ghosts can be supernatural incarnations of Scrooge. It’s physical transformation coul be symbolic of how Scrooge’ transmorgification is imminent
3
Q
Redemption past?
A
“Bright clear jet of light”
- Light creates an image of hope and brightness,this symbolises how the ghost’s function is to brighten up Scrooge’s life with his moral awakening. Ghosts function is to show Scrooge how hopeful and joyous life he could lead if he embarks on a pathway of redemption
