The grave yard
When Scrooge asked to see some tenderness associated with death, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come took him to a somber, neglected graveyard. There, Scrooge observed the emotions of those grieving for loved ones, contrasting the indifference he had witnessed earlier in the story. Ultimately, he found his own grave, which filled him with regret and a longing for redemption, highlighting the importance of love and connection in life.
The dead man was Ebenezer Scrooge's former partner, Jacob Marley. Scrooge discovered who it was when Marley's ghost appeared to him in chains to deliver a warning about his impending fate if he did not change his ways.
Not on their first meeting as they asked " are we addressing Mr Marley or Mr Scrooge"
The main reply to this question was "your welfare". But the entire conversation is:"Are you the Spirit, sir, whose coming was foretold to me?" asked Scrooge."I am."The voice was soft and gentle. Singularly low, as if instead of being so close beside him, it were at a distance."Who, and what are you?" Scrooge demanded."I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.""Long Past?" inquired Scrooge: observant of its dwarfish stature."No. Your past."Perhaps, Scrooge could not have told anybody why, if anybody could have asked him; but he had a special desire to see the Spirit in his cap; and begged him to be covered."What!" exclaimed the Ghost, "Would you so soon put out, with worldly hands, the light I give? Is it not enough that you are one of those whose passions made this cap, and force me through whole trains of years to wear it low upon my brow!"Scrooge reverently disclaimed all intention to offend or any knowledge of having willfully bonneted the Spirit at any period of his life. He then made bold to inquire what business brought him there."Your welfare," said the Ghost.Scrooge expressed himself much obliged, but could not help thinking that a night of unbroken rest would have been more conducive to that end. The Spirit must have heard him thinking, for it said immediately:"Your reclamation, then. Take heed."It put out its strong hand as it spoke, and clasped him gently by the arm."Rise. And walk with me."
Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's employee, asked him to donate to the poor during Christmas time. Scrooge initially refused but eventually agreed to donate after his encounters with the ghosts.
Are these the visions of will be or could be
He didnt - when questioned the discussion was "``Poor boy!'' and cried again. ``I wish,'' Scrooge muttered, putting his hand in his pocket, and looking about him, after drying his eyes with his cuff: ``but it's too late now.'' ``What is the matter?'' asked the Spirit. ``Nothing,'' said Scrooge. ``Nothing. There was a boy singing a Christmas Carol at my door last night. I should like to have given him something: that's all.''
When Scrooge asked the spirit if anyone felt emotion over the man's death, he was reflecting on his own isolation and lack of meaningful relationships. This question highlighted his awareness of how little he mattered to others and the emptiness of his life. It underscored his transformation from a self-centered miser to someone beginning to understand the importance of connection and compassion in human relationships. Ultimately, it marked a pivotal moment in his journey toward redemption.
The main reply to this question was "your welfare". But the entire conversation is:"Are you the Spirit, sir, whose coming was foretold to me?" asked Scrooge."I am."The voice was soft and gentle. Singularly low, as if instead of being so close beside him, it were at a distance."Who, and what are you?" Scrooge demanded."I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.""Long Past?" inquired Scrooge: observant of its dwarfish stature."No. Your past."Perhaps, Scrooge could not have told anybody why, if anybody could have asked him; but he had a special desire to see the Spirit in his cap; and begged him to be covered."What!" exclaimed the Ghost, "Would you so soon put out, with worldly hands, the light I give? Is it not enough that you are one of those whose passions made this cap, and force me through whole trains of years to wear it low upon my brow!"Scrooge reverently disclaimed all intention to offend or any knowledge of having willfully bonneted the Spirit at any period of his life. He then made bold to inquire what business brought him there."Your welfare," said the Ghost.Scrooge expressed himself much obliged, but could not help thinking that a night of unbroken rest would have been more conducive to that end. The Spirit must have heard him thinking, for it said immediately:"Your reclamation, then. Take heed."It put out its strong hand as it spoke, and clasped him gently by the arm."Rise. And walk with me."
The Spirit replied that the poor had shelters and workhouses available to them. Scrooge questioned whether those were sufficient, to which the Spirit suggested that they would rather die than go there due to the harsh conditions.
He asked whose past was he witnessing and was told his own
When the first ghost, Jacob Marley, his former partner, appears to him, Scrooge is understandably terrified. Throughout the experience, he becomes no less afraid, but also is, at first, resistant to their points of view, trying to justify his own behavior. He remains frightened of the ghosts, but in the end, he sees their messages and implores them to help him change.