In stave 2 the clock chimes quater plast 12 , then half past and then at quater to One. This was the foretold time of the first ghost visit. As the clock struck one the room lit up with a broght light and the curtains that surrounded his bed were swiftly pulled back to reveal the first visitation
The second time the bell was due to strike Scrooge had readied himself - He pulled the curtains aside to see the whole of the room and tehrefore the arrival of the next Ghost. However, he was supprised that at the defind One o'clock the clock struck yet nothing appeared
15 minutes went by and nothing SCrooge saw nothing but a bright ruddy light bathing the clock
The next occasion bells sounded the time was heard when Scrooge was with the ghost of Christmas Present. The night was theat of 12th Night and at quater to twelve the ghost told Scrooge his time grew short.
At midnight as the clock struck the final spirit appeared.
Following the ghost visoins of what could happen Scrooge makes his oath to change and suddenly wakes in bed and having dashed around his room recalling the nights events he asks a boy walkin by his house what day it is. He is told its Christmas Day . Scrooge shouts "`It's Christmas Day!'' said Scrooge to himself. ``I haven 't missed it. The Spirits have done it all in one night. They can do anything they like. "
All the events that went from Chsitmas Eve to 12 night had happened in just one night
'Our hour is up.' The answer contains a homophone.
He thought the clock had stopped as time was at a standstill
He believe the clock to have stoped working as the time stands still
Marley tells Scrooge that he will be visited by three Ghosts the first as the clock strikes one in the morning
Clock was saved, packed up in a crate and has stayed in storage since 1966 the year when the original Hotel was demolished for the modern monstrosity that took its place.
Marley's ghost appears wrapped in heavy chains and a bandage around his head, which confuses Scrooge. Additionally, Marley's ghost makes unsettling noises and floats through closed doors, further disorienting Scrooge.
He is surprised by how poor they really are and how well they make the best of they very little they have
Scrooge was surprised to find his bed curtains still on his bed in "A Christmas Carol" because he had expected the Ghost of Christmas Present to have taken them with him when they traveled through time and space. This moment highlights Scrooge's realization that he had the power to change his ways and presents an opportunity for transformation.
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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is generally extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well. The clock tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. The clock tower was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May, with the Great Bell's strikes heard for the first time on 11 July and the quarter bells first chimed on 7 September.
The clock on the stage in "A Christmas Carol" symbolizes time passing and serves as a reminder to Scrooge of his mortality. It heightens the sense of urgency for Scrooge to reflect on his past, present, and future, prompting his transformation throughout the story. The striking of the clock also underscores key moments in the narrative, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time.