A Christmas Carol, Ghost of Christmas Past

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The Ghost of Christmas Past Key Quotes

Ephemeral:

This ghost is shifting in appearence, seeming to be there and not be there at the same time. 

"...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 Scrooge's past behaviour can be redeemed.

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The Ghost of Christmas Past Key Quotes

Gentle:

The ghost is not solid and is also calm and gentle in the way it communicates with Scrooge. 

"The Spirit gazed upon him mildly. Its gentle touch, though it had 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. 

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The Ghost of Christmas Past Key Quotes

Gentle:

The ghost is not solid and is also calm and gentle in the way it communicates with Scrooge.

"The spirit gazed upon him mildly. Its gentle touch, though it had 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. 

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