The Ghosts

• Why do the ghosts visit Scrooge?

  To help Scrooge change his ways
• What is the purpose of *A Christmas Carol*?

  Show the possibility of personal redemption
• What is the primary mechanism by which the ghosts transform Scrooge?

  Emotional confrontation and self-reflection
• What roles do the three ghosts play in Scrooge's transformation?

  • Ghost of Christmas Past: Reveals emotional roots of coldness
  • Ghost of Christmas Present: Exposes current social realities
  • Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Demonstrates potential consequences
• What broader philosophical concept do the three ghosts collectively represent?

  Human potential for transformation
• Which ghost would you describe as benevolent?

  Ghost of Christmas Present