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A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens

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A Christmas Carol

The quote "Will you decide what men shall live, what men shall die?" is the Ghost of Christmas Present's rebuke to Scrooge, highlighting his previous callous attitude toward the poor. The Spirit...

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A Christmas Carol

The Ghost of Christmas Past is ethereal and shifting, focusing on Scrooge's past to gently reveal his errors, while the Ghost of Christmas Present is a jolly, giant figure embodying the joy of the...

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A Christmas Carol

The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge the miners to illustrate that even those living in harsh conditions, like the miners, embrace the joy of Christmas. The Ghost claims "they know me" to...

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A Christmas Carol

Favorite characters from A Christmas Carol include the Ghost of Christmas Present and Bob Cratchit. The Ghost of Christmas Present is admired for his charm, harshness, and ability to guide Scrooge...

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