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How does the Ghost of Christmas Past impact Scrooge?
Breaks through his tough exterior by showing Scrooge his younger self. He begins to “sob” in response.
How does the Ghost of Christmas Present impact Scrooge?
Shows Scrooge the real of his ignorance and greed; the pain of the Crachit family.
How does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come impact Scrooge?
Changes Scrooge’s mindset by frightening him into submission. Death comes for all. Marley’s fate will be his, too.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?
The christmases Scrooge spent alone in Grammar School, his old boss Fezziwig (and his Christmas party), and the day his Fiancée, Belle, left him.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Present show Scrooge?
Visions of the world on Christmas Day, scenes of celebration at the Crachitt household, mostly of Tiny Tim, and Scrooge’s nephew, Fred.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge?
People going through his clothes after he had died, “plundered and bereft”, in comparison to Tiny Tim’s death, “carefully preserved”.
What does Scrooge represent?
Scrooge represents the greedy Victorian rich who viewed the poor as objects.
What does Old Marley represent?
Old Marley represents Scrooge’s future without change and his last shred of humanity.
What does Tiny Tim represent?
Tiny Tim represents the poor and the surplus population.
What does Bob Crachitt represent?
Bob represents the joy of Christmas.
Why was the novella personal for Charles Dickens?
Dickens was pulled from school in his youth to work after his father was sent to Debtors Prison. He worked in a blacking factory, putting labels on the shoe polish.
What is the main message of A Christmas Carol?
The main message of A Christmas Carol is the importance of kindness, generosity and compassion. As he develops these qualities, Scrooge finds true joy.
