Ghost Of Christmas Present Character Analysis

Question 1

In what order of the ghosts does The Ghost of Christmas Present visit scrooge?

Answer 1

The second spirit to visit Scrooge

Question 2

Why does Dickens have Scrooge seeking and waiting for the Ghost?

Answer 2

Dickens’ decision to have Scrooge seek out this ghost, rather than the ghost making an entrance, is unnerving for the reader. We are invited to reflect on how the present is happening now and that we shouldn’t sit passively while time passes.

Question 3

What effect does The Ghost of Christmas present holding a torch have?

Answer 3

It is symbolic of warmth and light - providing a harsh contrast to the cold, dark existence of Scrooge.

Question 4

What effect does The Ghost of Christmas present carrying a scabbard without a sword have?

Answer 4

It symbolises peace and love

Question 5

Quotations to show the positive nature of the Ghost of Christmas Present?

Answer 5

There sat a jolly giant, glorious to see. (S3)
Genial face, its sparkling eye, its open hand, its cheery voice. (S3)

Question 6

Quotations to show The Ghost of Christmas present imitating (and therefore questioning/mocking) scrooge?

Answer 6

‘Are there no prisons?’ said the Spirit, turning on him [Scrooge] for the last time with his own words. ‘Are there no workhouses?’ (S3)

Question 7

Ghost of Christmas present: The introduction of Ignorance and Want

Answer 7

From the foldings of its robe, it brought two children; wretched, abject, frightful, hideous, miserable. (S3)
‘This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want. Beware of them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware of this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom.’ (S3)