Forward Into the Past

A Christmas Carol: Stave II - The First of the Three Spirits


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In this episode, J. C. Rede introduces Stave II of Charles Dickens' classic tale, "A Christmas Carol." He discusses the immediate success and widespread popularity of the story, as well as Dickens' influence on Christmas traditions. The episode then dives into the second stave, where Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past. The ghost takes Scrooge on a journey through his childhood and early adulthood, showing him the joy and love he once experienced. Scrooge is confronted with the consequences of his greed and is forced to confront his own transformation. The stave ends with Scrooge pleading with the ghost to show him no more. 

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Forward Into the PastBy J.C. Rede