“Shrouded in a deep black garment”
Symbol of death: reminiscent of the grim reaper creating an ambience of foreboding and finality. Reminding Scrooge of his past immoralities
image on “black” ominous image created by black juxtaposes the motif of light
the archetype of the menacing, faceless ghost haunting Scrooge symbolises the justly forceful intervention needed to catalyse his transformation
