Ghost 2

• But it had undergone a surprising transformation Stave 3


  Scrooge's house has let in symbols of Christmas and abundance. Scrooge is beginning to take Christmas into his heart but not necessarily willingly yet. The room is undergoing a transformation just like Scrooge's change in mannerisms and attitudes to the poor
• The crisp leaves of holly, mistletoe and ivy


  These are in reference to Christmas plants which means that this Ghost also has a similarity to Christmas. The vivid description of the room enhances the atmosphere
• Great joints of meat, sucking pigs, ...luscious pears, immense twelfth cakes Stave 3


  The description echoes Fezziwig's party. It suggests that Scrooge must be more abundant in nature. There is a rich description of food which are all stereotypical upper class delicacies
• A jolly Giant, glorious to see


  This spirit is a symbol of abundance and kindness, the side of mankind everyone wants to see. He is a solid, joyful character in contrast to the Ghost of Christmas Past
• Come in', exclaimed the Ghost...know me better Stave 3


  The verb 'exclaimed' suggests that the Ghost is excited to see Scrooge. The fact that he wants him to 'know me better' suggests he is generous and open hearted. He has a lot of power as he is inviting Scrooge in although it is his own house
• It was clothed in one simple green robe...bordered with white fur


  The ghost symbolises Father Christmas who represents happiness and Christmas cheer. The Victorians would have been well accustomed to this figure. Dickens is advocating a form of merriment and celebration that illuminates Christmas holidays
• Its capacious breast was bare


  This could symbolise his open heart and abundance in nature
• On its head...holly wreath

  Holly symbolises peace and joy. The wreath on his head with the spiky leaves is reminiscent of Jesus Christ. This links to how the novella is a Christian allegory
• But with no sword in it


  This Ghost comes in peace. He does not need a weapon because he does not need to fight. The fact that its 'ancient' suggests he has been giving peace for a long time
• You have never seen the likes of me before


  The Ghost is surprised that Scrooge has never seen him as he is in close resemblance to Father Christmas. Scrooge has not seen Christmas in any form for a long time
• Sprinkled incense on their dinners from his torch


  The Ghost shares his happiness and joy of Christmas with others to make their Christmas better
• Remember that and charge their doings on themselves not us

  The rich should take on the role of helping the poor all year if they are proper Christians. This is the first lesson that the Ghost teaches Scrooge, is to give to people all year
• He could accommodate any place with ease

  The Ghost can fit anywhere just like the Christmas spirit
• And stopped to bless Bob Cratchit's dwelling with the sprinkling of his torch


  Despite his poverty, the Ghost still blessed his house which shows that poorer people should still be valued . He wants them to feel the Christmas spirit. He is abundant
• If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future... child will die

  In terms of syntax, the main clause has been placed at the end of the sentence to demonstrate the results of their actions. The brevity of the main clause is emotive and represents Tiny Tim's short life. The modal verb 'will' conveys certainty making it more emotive and persuades Scrooge that his transformation is urgently needed to save the boy. Child mortality was very high and this was due to the terrible living conditions for the poor who struggled to live on low wages
• Decrease the surplus population

  The Ghost uses Scrooge's earlier words to attack him when Scrooge begs for Tiny Tim's life to be spared. This is also Dickens attack on the Malthus Theory. Scrooge is a metaphor for Malthusian capitalists
• In the sight of heaven, you are more worthless


  In heaven, everyone is treated with the same value no matter what their class was on Earth. This emphasises Scrooge's irrelevance in the bigger picture