What was an example of foreshadowing in A Christmas Carol?

Answer 1

The first flashback in “A Christmas Carol” is when Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past. The ghost takes Scrooge to his childhood home where he remembers being a young boy and living with his sister, Fan. He also remembers how he was sent away to boarding school, and how his sister married, leaving him without a family. This flashback serves to remind Scrooge of his past, and to show him how much he has changed over the years.

The second flashback in “A Christmas Carol” is when Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present. The ghost takes Scrooge to a party at the home of his nephew, Fred. At the party, Scrooge sees how happy and joyous Fred and his friends are, and how much they appreciate the Christmas season. This flashback serves to remind Scrooge of the joy that Christmas can bring, and to show him the importance of family and friends.

The third flashback in “A Christmas Carol” is when Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. The ghost takes Scrooge to his own future, where he sees how he will be remembered by those he has wronged. This flashback serves to remind Scrooge of the consequences of his actions, and to show him that it is never too late to change for the better.

Answer 2

An example of foreshadowing in "A Christmas Carol" is when Jacob Marley's ghost warns Ebenezer Scrooge about the haunting he will experience if he does not change his ways. This foreshadows the visitations of the three spirits that follow and the impact they will have on Scrooge's transformation.

Answer 3

The Spirit of C'mas Past took Scrooge back to his childhood when he was left alone over the holiday at his boarding school; the year his sister Fan appeared to take him home; to the C'mas party hosted by his employer Mr. Fezziwig; and to the celebration of the holiday by his former sweetheart and her husband and children.

By Kyah17

Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens. The main character is Scrooge a Miserable Old Man which Hates Christmas and Everyone is Scared of. Scrooge had a Partner called Jakub Marley both Scrooge and Jakub were very Greedy men who kept everything to themselves. Jakub Marley Dies and is Chanied he has to walk around Earth Several Times. Jakub warns Scrooge that Ghosts of Past, Present and Future are going to haunt them.

Answer 4

... good saint Dustin ... the weather... as his weapon

Answer 5

Firstly leaving boarding school for goo, then working for Fezziwig and finally falling in love with Belle

Answer 6

Scrooge visits his old school, a Chritmas when his sister Fan comes to finally take him home, when he (Scrooge) is working for Fezziwig and they end they work on Chrtmas eve to celebrate

Answer 7

The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge to;

His old School

The streets of London at Christmas

To Fezziwigs warehouse

To Belles home