Stave 2

• What does Scrooge awaken to in Stave II?

  He awakens in darkness and hears a clock chime
• How is the Ghost of Christmas Past described?

  As a strange childlike phantom with a brightly glowing head
• What action does the spirit take with Scrooge?

  The spirit takes Scrooge’s hand and they fly through the air
• What visions does the spirit show Scrooge from his past?


  • His school days as a child
  • Going home for Christmas with his sister, Fan
  • His apprenticeship with Fezziwig
  • His engagement to Belle
• How does Scrooge react to the visions shown by the spirit?

  He becomes distraught and implores the spirit to take him home
• What does the spirit show Scrooge at Belle’s home?

  Her husband informs her that Marley is dying and Scrooge will be alone
• What does Scrooge attempt to do in response to the visions?

  He attempts to extinguish the spirit’s light but fails
• What does Scrooge do after failing to extinguish the spirit’s light?

  He returns to his bed and falls into a deep sleep