Ghost Of Past

Question 1

Describe her

Answer 1

“Softening influence”
“Of purest white”
“Soft and gentle”
“Like a child”
“Bright clear jet of life”
“Fell upon the heart of Scrooge with a softening influence, have a freer passage to his tears”

Question 2

Purpose of ghost

Answer 2

Guide Scrooge towards his redemption choosing to take him to significant moments from his past
Prompts Scrooge reflect on his actions

Question 3

Key quote and point

Answer 3

“Fell upon the heart of Scrooge with a softening influence and gave a freer passage to his tears”
= significant impact on Scrooge
= emphasise importance of reflection
“A freer passage to his tears”
= his tears were previously stopped from flowing
= due to lack of reflection it led to an emotional block
= led to his miserly and apathetic personality