Who Ghost of Christmas Past is
The Ghost of Christmas Past is the first of the three Christmas spirits who visit Ebenezer Scrooge after Jacob Marley's warning. Its appearance brings youth and age together, while a bright light streams from its head. It carries a cap that can put out the light and takes Scrooge by the hand to guide him into the past.
What Ghost of Christmas Past wants
The spirit shows Scrooge how he comes to be so cold, returning him to experiences he has left behind. He sees himself as a lonely schoolboy, then remembers his sister Fan coming to bring him home. These memories stir feelings that his concern for money usually keeps out of sight.
How Ghost of Christmas Past changes
At Fezziwig's Christmas party, the spirit lets Scrooge see how a generous employer brings happiness to others. Scrooge thinks of Bob Cratchit and wishes he had spoken differently to his clerk. When Belle releases him from their engagement because gold has replaced her, he begs the spirit to take him home.
Questions
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past look like?
The spirit resembles a child and an old man at once, with a bright light shining from its head.
What does the Ghost of Christmas Past show Scrooge?
It shows him memories of school, Fan, Fezziwig's party, and his broken engagement to Belle.
Why does the Ghost of Christmas Past visit Scrooge?
It visits to help Scrooge understand how his own choices have hardened him. Its journey offers help rather than punishment.
