The ghost of christmas past
- Created by: AlexMassey
- Created on: 09-05-18 08:27
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- The Ghost of Christmas past.
- Ephemeral.
- " What was light one instant, at another time was dark, so the figure itself fluctuated in its distinctness.
- The ghost is surreal and strange.
- It flickers like a candle, and seems to reflect the fact that Scrooges's past behaviour can be redeemed.
- Gentle.
- "The Spirit gazed upon him mildly. Its gentle touch, though it has been light and instantaneous, appeared still present to the old man's sense of feeling.
- The words "mildly" and "gentle" give us the overall sense that the ghost is well-meaning.
- Quiet.
- " Your welfare!" said the ghost.
- When scrooge asks the ghost what its business is that evening, the response is short and to the point.
- The ghost does not waste words.
- Firm.
- It put out its strong hand as it spoke, and clasped him gently by the arm. "Rise! and walk with me!"
- The imperatives (verbs in command form) 'Rise' and 'walk' show that the ghost is to be obeyed. It has control here.
- Ephemeral.
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