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The Ghost of Christmas Present ("...its sparkling eye, its open hand,…
The Ghost of Christmas Present
"...its sparkling eye, its open hand, its cheery voice...its joyful air
Analysis
The adjective 'open' implies that the ghost involved itself with other people and was very 'open' to sharing possessions such as money and love.
Further Analysis
The adjective 'joyful' suggests that creates a positive character of the ghost in contrast to the indistinct spirit of Christmas Past.
Effects/Links to Scrooge
This does not link to Scrooge as he is the complete opposite to the representation of the Spirit. This affects Scrooge as it shows him that people can be happy no matter who they are.
Links to Context/Themes
This links to the theme of Christmas Spirit as the description 'joyful air' personifies many of the values associated with Christmas.
" 'Come in!' exclaimed the Ghost. 'Come in! and know me better, man!' "
Analysis
The verb 'exclaimed' makes the Ghost seem excited to see Scrooge.
Further Analysis
The Ghost's invitation of 'know me better' implies that the spirit is generous and open-hearted.
Effects/Links to Scrooge
This has a changing effect on Scrooge as it teaches him to be generous towards others and take an interest in his friends and family.
Links to Context/Themes
This links to the theme of family as it shows that the spirit wants to get to know Scrooge better, it wants him to be part of its family.
"Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?"
Further Analysis
Also, the spirit repeats Scrooge's words just after Scrooge started to feel sympathy for Ignorance and Want in order to show that Scrooge never cared for anyone, emphasisng the fact that he is changing.
Analysis
The repetition of the spirit replying to Scrooge with what he said to the charity workers is ironic; the ghost is mocking him.
Links to Context/Themes
This links to the theme of redemption because Scrooge is beginning to feel sympathy for others and is being taught a lesson that he can redeem himself.
Effects/Links to Scrooge
What the spirit says has an effect on Scrooge as it makes him reflect on what he has said in the past compared to what he is saying now, there is a huge contrast.
"I see a vacant seat... If the shadows remain unaltered by the Future, the child will die."
Analysis
The adjective 'vacant' explores that idea that Tiny Tim is going to die, the seat is 'vacant' and is ready for him unless Scrooge chooses to change and help the Cratchits. The modal verb 'will' further emphasises this point.
Further Analysis
When the ghost says 'unaltered by the Future' it means that if Scrooge doesn't change in the future Tiny Tim will die, but it could also be foreshadowing the coming of the GOCFuture.
Links to Context/Themes
This links to the idea of poverty in Victorian Britain because it shows how living in poverty without the help of the rich can lead to suffering, specifically the suffering of innocent children.
Effects/Links to Scrooge
This would have a hard-hitting effect on Scrooge because it gives him more of a reason to change; he doesn't want Tiny Tim to die and would be willing to do anything to save him. Scrooge is beginning to change.