Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Their presence disrupts the flow of time, reflecting the spirits’ supernatural nature—Jacob Marley says the ghosts will visit his friend over the course of three nights, but when Scrooge wakes on Christmas morning, it seems no time has passed
Clocks and church bells continually chime the hour, inserting a sense of urgency into the story and underscoring the idea that for Scrooge, time is running out to make amends
WEATHER
The weather reflects state of Scrooge’sheart, tracking his journey from cruel to kind
Weather is “cold, bleak, biting,” sometimes “piercing, searching,” the fog “dense.” - reflects Scrooge's demeanour
After Scrooge vows to change, the fog lifts and the temperature, while still cold, is now “clear, bright, jovial, stirring.” The sunlight is “golden,” the sky “heavenly,” the fresh air “sweet.”
What does the weather reflect in Scrooge's journey?
The state of Scrooge’s heart, tracking his journey from cruel to kind
What role do clocks and church bells play in the story?
They insert a sense of urgency and underscore that time is running out for Scrooge
What societal issue is prominently featured in the novella?
Poverty, highlighting society's ills and the lack of empathy for the poor
What message does Dickens convey through the theme of poverty?
The fortunate have a moral responsibility to help those who have less
