Quote 17: “who bore a glowing torch, in shape not unlike Plenty’s Horn” Flashcards

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“who bore a ______ _______, in shape not unlike______’s _______”

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“who bore a glowing torch, in shape not unlikePlenty’s Horn”

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who said it and when? who did they say it to? what is it about?

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Description of the Ghost of Christmas Present in Stave Three

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5 key features:

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  • quintessence of Christmas generosity
  • light imagery: “glowing”- quality only enlightened exhibit
  • “torch”- synonymous with guidance. ghost will guide scrooge towards the figurative path of redemption.
  • “Plenty’s Horn”- mythological allusion in reference to nourishment and limitless abundance
  • which should be present during Christmas and available to all
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