Stave 2

• What time does Scrooge wake up in the second stave?

  Midnight
• How does Scrooge feel about waking up at midnight?

  He is confused about time
• What unusual feature does the first spirit have?

  It looks both young and old
• What does the spirit announce itself as?

  The ghost of Christmas past
• How does Scrooge initially react to the ghost of Christmas past?

  He wants to get rid of it
• Where does the spirit take Scrooge first?

  Back to his hometown
• What emotion does Scrooge display when he sees his younger self?

  Happiness
• What does Scrooge do at school as a child?

  Reads and gets lost in literature
• What does the spirit's visit suggest about Scrooge's character?

  He was not always a horrible person
• Who comes to collect Scrooge from school?

  His sister Fan
• What does Fan say about their father?

  He has softened recently
• How does Scrooge feel about seeing Fan again?

  He is very happy
• What does the spirit show Scrooge about his apprenticeship?

  His master, Mr. Fezziwig, throws a party
• What lesson does Scrooge learn from Mr. Fezziwig's actions?

  Making people happy is easy
• What does Scrooge wish for after seeing Fezziwig's party?

  To be kinder to Bob Cratchit
• Who is Belle in relation to Scrooge?

  His former fiancée
• What does Belle accuse Scrooge of loving more than her?

  Money
• How does Scrooge react to Belle's breakup?

  He is distressed and angry
• What does the spirit show Scrooge about Belle's life after their breakup?

  She has a happy family
• What does Scrooge's attempt to smother the spirit signify?

  He cannot hide from his past
• What does Scrooge do after the spirit leaves?

  Returns to bed
• What are the key themes presented in stave 2 of A Christmas Carol?

  • The impact of the past on the present
  • The possibility of redemption
  • The importance of kindness and generosity
  • The contrast between happiness and misery
• How does Scrooge's character develop in stave 2?

  • He shows signs of happiness
  • He reflects on his past choices
  • He begins to understand the value of relationships
  • He realizes the consequences of his actions
• What does the spirit of Christmas past reveal about Scrooge's childhood?

  • He was often alone
  • He found solace in literature
  • He had a loving sister
  • He was not always miserable
• What does the relationship between Scrooge and Belle illustrate?

  • The conflict between love and ambition
  • The impact of greed on personal relationships
  • The loss of affection over time
  • The consequences of prioritizing wealth