stave two Flashcards
“Father’s much kinder than he used to be”
Foreshadows Scrooge’s own change by highlighting the fact that if his dad can make a redemption, then so can he.
“Spirit, show me no more”
Signifies Scrooge’s overwhelming distress and desire to stop reliving his past mistakes and regrets
Shows how Scrooge is actively trying to resist the lessons that the spirit is trying to impart.
“another idol has displaced me, a golden one.”
(Belle said this)
Demonstrates Scrooge’s obsession with wealth and money and how it had taken precedence over their relationship, resulting in the end of their engagement.
“Displaced” shows how Belle has been replaced and how she is no longer loved by Scrooge because of his greed.
“A strange figure- like a child: yet not so like a child as like an old man”
The ghost of Christmas past embodies both youthful innocence and the wisdom of age, representing memory and the chance of redemption.
When described as having a “bright clear jet of light” shining from its head, this symbolises innocence, truth and the illuminating power of memory.
“He (Fezziwig) has the power to render us happy or unhappy”
This highlights the impact of an employer and their treatment towards their employees and their well-being. The contrast between Scrooge’s harshness and the benevolent Fezziwig emphasises how Scrooge is uncaring and prioritises his profit rather than the well-being of his employees
