Stave 4 - ACC

• What does the asyndetic list of adverbs in the phrase suggest about the phantom's presence?

  It suggests a frightening and threatening presence
• What does the black garment of the phantom symbolize?

  It symbolizes death, fear, and darkness
• How does the black color of the phantom contrast with Marley?

  It creates a clear contrast to Marley’s ghost
• What effect does the verb "concealed" have in the context of the ghost?

  It implies the ghost is unknown and mysterious
• What phrase does Bob Cratchit repeatedly cry out in grief?

  “My little, little child!”
• What does the emotive language in Bob's cry reinforce?

  It reinforces the family's pain and grief
• How do the exclamative sentences reflect Mr. Cratchit's emotions?

  They show how emotional he is about Tiny Tim's death
• What does the repetition of "little" emphasize in Bob's speech?

  It emphasizes Bob's pain and evokes pity
• What do the "spirits of all three" represent in Scrooge's statement?

  They represent lessons of morality and responsibility
• What might the "spirits of all three" allude to in a religious context?

  They may allude to the son, father, and holy ghost
• How does Scrooge's statement reflect his character development?

  It shows he has gained a stronger sense of morality
• “The phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached”
• “It was shrouded in black garment, which concealed its head”
• “My little, little child!” cried bob. “My little child!””
• “The spirits of all three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach”