How is the Ghost of Christmas Past represened?

Answer 1

Because the dim light represents the past. The past is a mere shadow in the recesses of ones mind. Something will come along to send a spark over the memory for a brief period of time then it fades to become dim once more.

Answer 2

The Ghost of Christmas Past is typically portrayed as a luminescent figure with a glowing head, representing wisdom and enlightenment. It is often depicted as a child or young adult to symbolize the innocence and purity of the past. The ghost is usually dressed in a white robe and carries a candle to illuminate memories and bring clarity to Scrooge's past actions.

Answer 3

Dickens describes it as , viewed through some supernatural medium

Answer 4

as a silent robed spirit whose only feature seen is one bony hand - In creating this spirit dickens addes menace to the decision making time for Scrooge

Answer 5

to show scrooge what he has already done

Answer 6

because he is both young and old