Ghost Of Christmas Present

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

Personification of Christmas spirit

Mouthpiece for Dicken’s views on poverty

authoritative

delivers discourses of social reform

Question 2

J.G

Answer 2

Jolly giant

Alliteration and oxymoron present the Ghost as both powerful and warmThe Ghost’s exaggerated size symbolises abundance and generosity

Question 3

I.G.F.I.S.E.I.O.H

Answer 3

It’s genial face, its sparkling eyes, its open hand

Tricolon of positive imagery builds a figure of joy
Dickens uses these physical traits to embody compassion, directly challenging the harshness of industrial England.

Question 4

B.A.G.T

Answer 4

Bore a glowing torch

the torch represents hope and social unity. Dickens uses the torch as a metaphor for urging generosity across all classes.

Question 5

A.S.B.N.S.W.I.I

Answer 5

Antique scabbard, but no sword was in it

the empty scabbard shows that the Ghost promotes understanding, not violence.
Dickens critiques the aggressive capitalism of the time

Question 6

T.B.I.I.T.G.I.W

Answer 6

The boy is ignorance. The girl is want

Personification of the consequences of neglecting education and poverty. The Ghost echoes Dickens’ plea for awareness of societal injustice.

Question 7

A.T.N.P.A.T.N.W

Answer 7

Are there no prisons, are there no workhouses?

Ironic repetition of Scrooge’s own words against him. The Ghost exposes the cruelty of Scrooge’s beliefs.