Ghost of Christmas Past quotes

• "It was a strange figure - like a child: yet not so like a child"


  Juxtaposition. Doesn't want to be defined as young or old as he represents everyone.
• "It wore a tunic of the purest white"


  Superlative "purest" links to being sent from heaven. Colour symbolism of white.
• "Branch of fresh green holly"


  Symbolises christmas. Holly is ever green and ever lasting. Religious connotations.
• "Figure itself fluctuated"


  Shows Ghost is ephemeral, not ever lasting. Like a flickering candle.
• "Your welfare"


  After Scrooge asked what his business was. Answers in very short answers. No words wasted. Leave an impact.
• "Rise! And walk with me!"


  Imperatives shows the Ghost is to be obeyed.
• "Crown of its head there sprung a bright clear jet of light"


  Symbolises a beacon which guides and helps you. Religious connotations.
• "Would you so soon put out the light I give"


  Scrooge doesn't want to see anymore.