Past

• What is the primary purpose of the Ghost of Christmas Past?

  To show Scrooge his early life experiences
• What does the Ghost of Christmas Past symbolize?

  Memory and emotional reflection
• What emotional effect does the Ghost of Christmas Past have on Scrooge?

  Makes Scrooge feel remorseful
• "It was a strage figure, like a child" - the usage of child represents youth and innocence which mirrors the poor child on the streets. This contrasts to scrooges view on poverty.
• "He could not hid the light" - the ghost of Christmas past is a bright light figure. Scrooge trying to cover the light suggests that he is ignorant about his past. He is unable to cover the light which implies that Scrooge cannot escape redemption.
• "Clear jet of light" - describes the ghosts appearance. The word light suggests ethereal and spiritual. The word clear suggests pure of sin and the word light suggests it is trying to guide scrooge on the same pathway to be cleansed.