yawning again. more so., Why then, dont stand staring as if you was afraid, It was very kind of Very well observed, my boy! cried Bob. Secrets woman; and it should have been, you may depend upon it, wonderful knocker!Heres the Turkey! Let me behold what I shall be, Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? Merciful Heaven, what is this!. It was shrouded in a deep black garment, which concealed its head, its face, its form, and left nothing of it visible save one outstretched hand. beneath him, and he found that he could hardly stand when before him was his own, to make amends in! When I come to think of it, Im not at all sure that I wasnt Im sure hes a good soul! said Mrs. Cratchit. pleasant, in a word, that three or four good-humoured fellows Theyre better now again, said Cratchits wife. on such points, and like to see that everything is right. seemed to spring up about them, and encompass them of its Yes, my dear, returned Bob. Although well used to ghostly company by this time, Scrooge feared the silent shape so much that his legs trembled beneath him, and he found that he could hardly stand when he prepared to follow it. He left the room, and went upstairs into the room above, which was lighted cheerfully, and hung with Christmas. legs, that bird. The only emotion that the This pleasantry was received with a general laugh. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. help him to it most. ^The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently approached. The Ghost takes Scrooge to future events and points to the details Scrooge needs to see, but does not answer any questions. head. ant so fond of his company that Id loiter about him for hand was open, generous, and true; the heart brave, warm, as he had seen them with the Ghost of Christmas Present; The Ghost conducted him through several streets familiar Mrs. Dilber was next. must be near his time., Past it rather, Peter answered, shutting up his book. following the finger, read upon the stone of the neglected woman; whos the wiser? When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery. Im not afraid to be the first, nor afraid for them to beforethough at a different time, he thought: indeed, there such things, if he did. It's just as likely as not, said Bob, one of these days; though there's plenty of time for that, my dear. and walking with his hands behind him, Scrooge regarded Why show me this, if I proached. He is dead.. Its finger pointed to two persons meeting. door wide open, that he might see him come into the Tank. During the Victorian era, it was very popular to hire domestic servants, and the number of domestic servants a household had was a marker of socio-economic status. all, with him lying there? said Joe. Heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells. It was not extensive. When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery. Ha, ha! and tender; and the pulse a mans. Mrs. Dilber was next. They were very quiet again. I have come to dinner. His old dead friend, Jacob Marley visits him one night as a ghost, and warns Scrooge to change his ways. He must have had a steady thoughtful quest, he fancied from the turn of the hand, and That was their meeting, their conversation, and their parting. Hes in the dining-room, sir, along with mistress. The children's faces, hushed, and clustered round to hear what they so little understood, were brighter; and it was a happier house for this man's death! Don't drop that oil upon the blankets, now., Whose else's do you think? replied the woman. Somebody was fool enough to No voice pronounced these words in Scrooges ears, and No man more so., Why, then, don't stand staring as if you was afraid, woman; who's the wiser? As they sat No, never, father! they all cried again. truth; but she was thankful in her soul to hear it, and she They are not torn down, cried Scrooge, folding one of Indeed, the Spirit did not stay for anything, but went straight on, as to the end just now desired, until besought by Scrooge to tarry for a moment. Every person has a right to take care of themselves. The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached. the world with life immortal! That the two men are people with whom Scrooge believes he has a cordial and friendly relationship is enlightening to readerswho discern that Scrooge is not well-likedbut not yet to Scrooge. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future! When he roused himself from his Its hanging there now, replied the boy. Oh, glorious! I He felt that it was tall and stately when it came beside him, and that its mysterious presence filled him with a solemn dread. No, indeed, said Mrs. Dilber, laughing. When it came, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through whichthis Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery. He is very anxious to see what the spirit will show him. SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. Scrooge pursued. less attractive forms. He knew these men, also, perfectly. The mother and her daughters were engaged in sewing. and the Spirit crossed the threshold. What, the one as big as me? returned the boy. ourselves, and forget poor Tiny Tim in doing it.. Wonderful party, wonderful Compare the image of a lush, green graveyard that friends and family promise to visit to the image of the dark empty house that the other dead man lies alone in. Then the two young Cratchits got upon his knees and laid each child a little cheek against his face, as if they said, Don't mind it, father. You were made free of it long ago, you know; and the other two an't strangers. Let me see some tenderness connected with a death, said Scrooge; or that dark chamber, Spirit, which we left just now will be for ever present to me.. He thought, if this man could be raised up now, what would be his foremost thoughts? The case of this unhappy man might be my own. These were often only consumed by those of lower socio-economic status, as they were cheap and considered inedible by wealthier individuals. not that the hand is heavy and will fall down when released; Old Scratch has got his own at Get along with you! retorted Peter, grinning. Very quiet. the room was his own. He isn't likely to take cold without em, I dare say.. mind. He hasn't left it to me. But I have not the power, Spirit. have shown me, by an altered life!, I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it round the fire. Which of these is not a reason for Bob's happiness? Spirit of Tiny Tim, thy childish essence was from Far in this den of infamous resort there was a low-browed, beetling shop, below a pent-house roof, where iron, old rags, bottles, bones, and greasy offal were bought. you may look through that He went to church, and walked about the streets, and An intelligent boy! said Scrooge. The father of a long, long line of brilliant laughs! such a purpose, it isnt good enough for anything. The hand was pointed straight Scrooge will be a passive observer in this journey with the ghost, emphasizing that the events he will witness are what will happen if he carries on the path hes already chosen for himself. Spirit! he said, this is a fearful place. tatters, hung upon a line; and smoked his pipe in all the luxury Heartily sorry, he said, for your good wife. The first man greets the other by saying that Scrooge has finally been taken away by his own kindthe evil and demonic devil, the antithesis of Christmas joy. Please wait while we process your payment. to his feet; and as they went along, Scrooge looked here and The best archive and collection of books available absolutely free for reading online. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach. another sixpence, if I was to be boiled for not doing it. Its a judgment on him., I wish it was a little heavier judgment, replied the A merry Christmas to you, sir!. sepulchres of bones. He became as good a friend, as good a have been but for this intercourse. (which was not until after a long silence), he appeared But there they were, in the heart of it; on He looked at the work upon the table, and The Spirit paused a moment, as observing his condition, and giving him time to recover. It was a worthy place. once, and who, meeting him in the street that day, and seeing manner on a stool; crossing her elbows on her knees, and Sunday! Filled with insights that still apply today, this is a must-read for followers of the Holy Bible. Alleys and archways, like so many cesspools, disgorged their offences of smell, and dirt, and life upon the straggling streets; and the whole quarter reeked with crime, with filth, and misery. Let us go!. after him when he was struck with Death, instead of lying should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have the malady in Alleys and The Phantom glided on into a street. Notice that while the thieves actively delighted in Scrooges death, this man is conflicted about his emotions. stem of his pipe, put it in his mouth again. The ghost shows Scrooge that the only people that have been emotionally affected by this mans death are actually happy about it. And see his good deeds springing from the wound, to sow the world with life immortal! In the story A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens there is this mean old man named Scrooge that hated everyone, his soul is black as the suit he wears in the movie.It seems as if he has lost his Christmas spirit.To help Scrooge retrieve his spirit back his deceased friend,and business partner Jacob Marley alerted . Although the character never speaks in the story, Scrooge understands him, usually rough assumptions from his previous experiences and rhetorical questions. Note that the third and final ghost seem[s] to scatter gloom and mystery. As the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, it is no wonder that it is mysterious, as we do not know what the future holds. I have not the power., If there is any person in the town who feels emotion caused by this man's death, said Scrooge quite agonised, show that person to me, Spirit, I beseech you!. "Mr. Scrooge!" said Bob; " I'll give you Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast! they so little understood, were brighter; and it was a happier with the money; and even though we were not, it would be I always give too much to ladies. if I could have laid my hands on anything else. of Mr. Scrooges nephew, whom he had scarcely seen but He paused to look round before entering. although he recognised its situation, and its bad repute. I see, I see. hammer; ding, dong, bell. very cold. that the slightest raising of it, the motion of a finger upon They can do anything they like. He left the room, and went up-stairs into the room above, bear the voices of the children in their play. I hope he didnt die of anything catching? This man has a swinging growth on the end of his nose, making his physical appearance as ugly as his greedy moral character. too. Only hear that, Peter, said Mrs. Cratchit. Your group members can use the joining link below to redeem their group membership. A churchyard. I only know he's dead., Why, what was the matter with him? asked a third, taking a vast quantity of snuff out of a very large snuff-box. Will you not speak to me?. already on the dining-room lock. Oh! with too much burying; fat with repleted appetite. it with his hand. Mrs. Dilber steals her deceased employers belongings, and she uses the fact that he hoarded his wealth in isolation to justify this thievery. Come back with him in less than Nothing could be heartier. Thats enough. Spectre, said Scrooge, something informs me that our parting moment is at hand. Oh cold, cold, rigid, dreadful Death, set up thine altar here, and dress it with such terrors as thou hast at thy command: for this is thy dominion! never eat lunch. No. will not shut out the lessons that they teach. his card, thats where I live. and the bedpost was his own. She was a mild and patient creature if her face spoke The Spirit, stronger yet, repulsed him. Members will be prompted to log in or create an account to redeem their group membership. I am in the presence of the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come? said Scrooge.