It shows Scrooge visions of the world on Christmas Day, including heart-warming scenes of celebration at the homes of Bob Cratchit and Scrooge's nephew, Fred.īefore it leaves Scrooge, the Ghost shows him two 'yellow, meagre' children who are hiding under its cloak. Scrooge is more humble in the presence of this second spirit and is willing to learn any lessons the ghost will show. The generous nature of this ghost is reflected in the abundant vision of food. It appears in Scrooge's room, surrounded by a feast. And at the last stroke of the bell, Scrooge saw the third ghost coming towards him.The Ghost of Christmas Present is a huge and vibrant character who appears as the bell, once again, strikes one. The Ghost of Christmas Present disappeared. “Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?” the spirit turned on Scrooge with his own words. “Have they no place they can go?” asked Scrooge. Beware them both, but most of all beware this boy” said the spirit. “They are Man’s creatures,” said the spirit “The boy is Ignorance. “Spirit, are they your creatures?” Scrooge asked. But, they looked old and dreadful, like little monsters. Two children-like figures were at the ghost’s feet – a boy and a girl. Suddenly, Scrooge noticed something strange about the ghost. They visited many homes in many places: they saw sick people who were cheerful people in foreign lands who were close at home, poor people who felt rich that day – all because of the Christmas Spirit. Scrooge really enjoyed their party and wanted to stay for another while but in a second it all faded and Scrooge and the spirit were again on their travels. Fred and his friends had a very cheerful party and played games. This made Scrooge very sad, but the spirit went on and took Scrooge to his nephew’s house. If these shadows don’t change in the future, the child will die.” “I see an empty seat,” replied the ghost, “and a crutch without an owner. “Spirit,” said Scrooge, who felt sorry for the boy, “tell me if Tiny Tim will live.” Bob held his little hand, as if he feared to lose him. He sat very close to his father’s side upon his little stool. “A Merry Christmas to us all, my dears! God bless us!” said Bob Cratchit. But still everyone was joyful and you could feel that they all had the Christmas Spirit in their hearts. As the Cratchits were very poor, it was not much they had for Christmas dinner. Then Christmas dinner was ready, and everyone sat down at the table. It might be pleasant to them to remember on Christmas Day, who made lame beggars walk and blind men see.” Bob’s voice trembled when he said this. “On our way home, Tiny Tim told me that he hoped the people saw him in the church, because he was a cripple. He bore a little crutch and had an iron frame around his limbs. Tiny Tim was Bob Cratchit’s youngest son. Then the door opened and Bob Cratchit came in with Tiny Tim upon his shoulders. Her children were cheerfully running around. In the kitchen you could see Mrs Cratchit preparing Christmas dinner. The ghost took Scrooge to Bob Cratchit’s house – a very poor little dwelling. Its feet were bare and on its head it wore a holly wreath. It had curly brown hair, sparkling eyes and it wore a simple green robe with white fur. And there it was – the Ghost of Christmas Present. He sat up in his bed and waited for the second ghost to come. Scrooge woke up in the middle of a snore, just before the clock struck one again. Chapter 3 – The Second of the Three Spirits
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