Ghost of Christmas Present

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Ghost of Christmas Present

Background

Ghost of Christmas Present is a spirit sent to teach humans lessons.

During the events of A Christmas Carol (1951) played by Francis De Wolff

Ebenezer Scrooge wakes up to the Ghost of Christmas Present calling for him. The Ghost of Christmas Present tells Ebenezer that since he has forsaken to goodwill in his own heart, he will show him others who always live with goodwill. The Ghost of Christmas Present first takes Ebenezer to see a group of miners who are celebrating Christmas Eve with joy, despite their hardships. They next watch as Bob Cratchit carries Tiny Tim home. Ebenezer asks if Tiny Tim will survive, but the Ghost of Christmas Present tells him he sees a future with a vacant seat. Ebenezer begs the Ghost of Christmas Present to keep Tiny Tim alive, but the Ghost just repeats the words Ebenezer said to the Collectors about the surplus population. They watch as Bob and his family are appreciative of the simple things they have and during dinner, Bob tells the rest of the family that he has heard of a job for Peter Cratchit that would bring in 5 and 6 pence a week. They make a toast and Tiny Tim wishes blessings upon everyone. Bob offers a toast to Ebenezer and the family begrudgingly makes a toast. Ebenezer and the Ghost of Christmas Present travel to Fred's house where he is telling Fred's Wife, Miss Flora, and Mr. Tupper about his interaction with Ebenezer that day. He gives a toast to Ebenezer and Miss Flora says she hates him, but Fred tells them he feels sorry for him. At the poor house, Alice tends to Alice's Patient who tells Alice that she didn't think there was anyone like her left in the world. The Ghost of Christmas Present has one more lesson for Ebenezer and reveals the boy of Ignorance and the girl of Want.