Supernatural

Question 1

Like a child; yet not so like a child as like an old man

Answer 1

The paradoxical nature of the description could emphasise the mystery surrounding the supernatural.

Question 2

Tunic of the purest white / bright clear jet of light

Answer 2

Both symbols signify purity and innocence whilst also having religious connotations. This suggests that the ghosts are a sort of saviour for Scrooge.

Question 3

Jolly giant

Answer 3

The use of the noun ‘giant’ emphasises the ghost’s large stature and dominating presence. He intends to spread joy.

Question 4

A deep black garment

Answer 4

The ghost’s appearance draws parallels with the Grim Reaper and Death, establishing a sense of doom. It is also the only ghost that doesn’t speak increasing the mystery and the tension

Question 5

Wretched, abject, frightful, hideous, miserable

Answer 5

The asyndetic listing of adjectives perhaps emphasises the disease that is Ignorance and Want. It’s important to note Ignorance is more dangerous. Whilst these are supernatural beings, there are some elements grounded in reality. This is because the consequences they have on society are very disastrous and real

Question 6

I wear the chains I forged in life

Answer 6

Marley’s ghost holds a didactic purposes as it illustrates to the readers that they way they live their life’s effects how they are treated in death.

Question 7

Childish essence was from God

Answer 7

Tiny Tim is filled with an almost supernatural spirit that is innocently child-like