Ghost of Christmas present

• “Glowing torch, in shape not unlike plenty’s horn (stave 3)


  Symbolism of plentys horn Latin term is “Cornucopia” symbolises nourishment and abundance therefore there is an abundance of resources to be shared and social neglect and malnourishment are unjustifiable in a world full of plenty

  critiques Malthusian views

  motif of light intensifying the recurring motif signifying both physical and symbolic illumination that Scrooge will undergo
• “If he be like to die, he has better do it and decrease the surplus population” (stave 3)


  Repetition: ghost repeats scrooges earlier quote emphasising his callous neglect and ignorance towards the destitute. Through scrooges adaptation of Malthusian ideology.

  ghost is seen as symbol of abundance and equality. Repeats it to illustrate the inhumanity

  plosives: exploits the harsh callousness of upoer class views - exploits children