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Stave Two
The first spirit shows Scrooge his past. A lonely boy. A kind boss called Fezziwig. The woman who left him for his love of money.
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I am the Ghost of Christmas Past.
Ghost of Christmas Past · Stave Two · time · the supernatural
The first spirit. It shows Scrooge his own past.
A solitary child, neglected by his friends, is left there still.
Ghost of Christmas Past · Stave Two · isolation · family
Young Scrooge, alone at school at Christmas. We see why he became cold.
I should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now
Scrooge · Stave Two · redemption · responsibility
After seeing Fezziwig's party, Scrooge thinks of Bob. The first crack in him.
He has the power to render us happy or unhappy
Scrooge · Stave Two · responsibility · family
Scrooge sees that a boss can make his workers happy or miserable. It costs almost nothing.
Another idol has displaced me
Belle · Stave Two · greed · isolation
His young love leaves him. Money has taken her place.
Show me no more!
Scrooge · Stave Two · time · redemption
The past hurts. Scrooge cannot bear to look. He is starting to feel.
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