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The Ghost Of Christmas Past (“The spirit gazed upon him mildly. Its gentle…
The Ghost Of Christmas Past
“The spirit gazed upon him mildly. Its gentle touch...”
Analysis
The adverb ‘mildly’ and adjective ‘gentle’ reflect the idea that the ghost of Christmas Past is well-meaning and isn’t here to scare Scrooge.
Further Analysis
The verb ‘gazed’ implies that the ghost is looking upon Scrooge with an element of surprise, almost as though it is surprised with Scrooge’s behaviour and appearance.
Linking to Context/Themes
These connotations link to the idea of religion because the words used to describe the ghost show a sense of innocence and free of sin.
Effects/Links to Scrooge
This description of the ghost is a massive contrast to Scrooge’s character as he is the complete opposite of mild and gentle.
“But the relentless Ghost pinioned him in both his arms, and forced him to observe”
Analysis
The use of the adjective ‘relentless’ implies that the ghost is being quite harsh towards Scrooge, however, this has been done in order to teach him a lesson.
Further Analysis
The adjective ‘forced’ again reflects this image of harshness from the ghost, which is continuing to convey that idea that the ghost’s role is to help Scrooge redeem himself, so every moment counts.
Effects/Links to Scrooge
This has an effect on Scrooge as the actions of the ghost reflect his personality, this makes Scrooge realise that he treats his family and employees harshly.
Linking to Context/Themes
All these ideas relate back to the idea of the rich and the poor. In the 1800s, the rich felt like they could treat the poor in whatever way they wanted because of their financial situation.
"Rise! And walk with me!"
Analysis
The imperatives 'Rise' and 'walk' create the idea that the ghost is to be obeyed and that it is in control; Scrooge is given no option or input into what the ghost is commanding.
Further Analysis
This presents another side to the ghost; it is mostly gentle as seen at other points, however, it is also commanding showing that it will not be ruled over by anyone else, i.e. Scrooge.
Linking to Context/Themes
In fairness, there isn't really any way that you can link to any contextual images here, however, you don't need to link back to context in every piece of analysis.
Effects/Links to Scrooge
This has a huge effect on Scrooge because he is not used to being commanded by anybody else as he is usually the one in charge, which is part of the lesson Scrooge is being taught; he is not the one in charge.
"...what was light one instant, at another time was dark...the figure itself fluctuated in its distinctness"
Analysis
This creates the impression that the ghost is shifting in appearance, it seems as though it is there but not at the same time.
Further Analysis
The verb 'fluctuated' presents the ghost as surreal and strange. The fact that it has connotations of change foreshadows the change and effect the spirit will have on Scrooge.
Linking to Context/Themes
This obviously links to the theme of redemption as the ghost fluctuating implies that Scrooge can change.
Effects/Links to Scrooge
This links to Scrooge as the spirit being hard to distinct foreshadows that when the other ghosts visit him, it will be difficult at first to tell whether he has changed or not.