A Christmas Carol with Simon Callow – Christmas Special 2023
On the Road with Penguin Classics
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Ghosts of Christmas Past
This chapter explores the haunting opening of 'A Christmas Carol' and the duality of joy and fear present in Dickens' storytelling. It focuses on Scrooge's transformative journey as he confronts his past through the Ghost of Christmas Past, unraveling his childhood memories and the emotional struggles that shaped him. The narrative highlights the importance of memory in defining identity, as Scrooge grapples with his past actions and their lingering effects on his present life.
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