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• Who is the ghost of Christmas past in "A Christmas Carol"?

  The first of three spirits
• How does Dickens use the ghost of Christmas past to advance the narrative?

  As a vehicle for delivering Scrooge's backstory
• What does the light under the spirit's cap symbolize?

  Purity, goodness, and wisdom
• How does Scrooge's preference for darkness relate to the spirit's light?

  Scrooge dislikes what light represents
• In what way can the ghost of Christmas past be seen as a metaphor?

  For human potential
• How does the ghost of Christmas past resemble Jesus Christ?

  It embodies both childlike and wise qualities
• What is the ghost of Christmas past's contradictory appearance?

  Simultaneously young and old
• What does the spirit's long white hair signify?

  Extreme age
• How do the spirit's muscular arms and delicate legs contrast?

  Strength versus feebleness
• What does the spirit's fluctuating form suggest?

  It can be anything, like human potential
• How does the spirit's clothing reflect its nature?

  Combines symbols of coldness and warmth
• What does the phrase "a certain warehouse" imply about the spirit?

  It is omniscient and knows Scrooge's past
• How does the spirit's knowledge of Scrooge's past affect their interaction?

  It shows the spirit knows Scrooge better
• What moral lesson does the spirit teach Scrooge?

  Wealth can bring happiness to others
• How does the spirit's language reflect its didactic nature?

  It uses informal language to teach lessons
• What does the verb "pinioned" suggest about Scrooge's experience?

  He feels restrained and defenseless
• How does the spirit's forceful behavior impact Scrooge?

  It emphasizes the spirit's determination to teach
• How can we summarize the ghost of Christmas past's characteristics?

  • A being of no fixed form
  • Oxymoronic appearance represents human potential
  • Omniscient and determined to teach Scrooge
• What theme does the ghost of Christmas past relate to in "A Christmas Carol"?

  The theme of the supernatural
• How might one reflect on the ghost of Christmas past's presentation of the supernatural?

  By creating a mind map or essay
• What should students do to avoid burnout while revising?

  Take frequent short breaks
• What is the overall purpose of the ghost of Christmas past in the narrative?

  To help Scrooge learn important lessons