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Flashcards in Characters-Ghost Of Xmas Past Deck (3)
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1
Q

3 words to describe the GoCP.

A

Young and old
Commanding
Streaming with light

2
Q

The GoCP is gentle, use evidence to show this.

A

‘The spirit gazed upon him mildly. It’s gentle touch, though it had been light and instantaneous…’
This gives the over all feeling of the ghost being well-meaning.

3
Q

Although the ghost is gentle, suggest a contrast to this, use language and evidence.

A

The ghost of Christmas past is gentle however also firm ‘clasped him gentle b the arm. Rise! And fly
with me!’ The imperative verbs show that the ghost is to be obeyed and it has control here.