"scrooge entered timidly, and hung his head before"
scrooge appears submissive to the ghost , open and welcoming the idea of his spiritual and moral awakening.
"hear me! i am not the man i was"
imperative phrase shows scrooge's desperation to be allowed a chance at redemption and salvation
"quite a baby" and "as merry as school boy"
connotes innocence and youth. scrooge is showcasing how through him repenting for his sins, he has regained his youthful innocence and ability to see the world is untaintedlight.
"bright clear jet of light"
creates image of hope and brightness. symbolises how the ghost's function is to brightenup scrooge's life with his moral awakening. the ghosts function is to show scrooge how hopeful and joyous life he could lead if he embarks on the pathway of redemption.
"the kind hand trembled"
as it is no longer "unmoved" this suggests that scrooges plead for redemption has altered the unstoppable nature of time. he is not given an opportunity to rectify his wrong doings and cherishxmas day again.
"i fear you more than any spectre i have seen"
honesty highlights how he is unlearning how to repress his emotions, instead being emotionallyvulnerable and open.
"all in a glow, his face was ruddy and handsome; his eyes sparkled"
motif of light. as light frequently symbolises hope and enlightenment throughout the novellas, this could show how Fred provides hope for scrooge's redemption- his magnanimous nature provides hope that scrooge will emulate this.
"he seized the extinguisher cup, and by sudden pressed it down upon its head"
scrooge rejects the redemption the supernatural power of the ghost is trying to offer him. scrooge wants to exterminate this bright light, symbolising revelation and hope, due to him unable to confront his pain from the past