Stave 2

• '"A solitary child, neglected by his friends is left there still" Scrooge said he knew it and he sobbed'.
• 'I should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now' - Scrooge.
• 'Another idol has displaced me' - Belle.
• Summary


  The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge some of his past Christmases. As a child, Scrooge was lonely but found an escape in books. He had a sister, Fan, who died, leaving her child, Fred. When Scrooge was a young clerk, he was happy working for Mr Fezziwig. Scrooge was engaged but his fiancee broke the engagement because he was only interested in money now. Scrooge is upset by what the ghost shows him.
• What is unusual about the head of the Ghost of Christmas Past?


  A bright light shines from its head which the spirit can extinguish with a cap.
• Who is the boy that Scrooge sees in the school?


  Himself as a child.
• What is the relationship between Fan and Scrooge's nephew?


  She is his mother and Scrooges sister.
• Who does Scrooge think about when he has seen Mr Fezziwig's Christmas party?

  Bob Cratchit, his clerk.
• Why does Belle release Scrooge from their engagement?


  Because she feels like Scrooge now values money over his love for her.