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"Solemn dread"
Scrooge's feelings when he sees spirit, Stave 4
"It was shrouded in a deep black garment."
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
"The Spirit neither spoke nor move."
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
"I fear you more than any Spectre I have seen."
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
"It gave him no reply."
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
"The Phantom glided."
The Spirit is in no way human.
"The Spirit, stronger yet, repulsed him."
The Spirit is always stronger than humans. This gives the supernatural additional powers to further scare the Victorian readers, who were already scared of them.
"Kind hand trembled"
Description of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, Stave 4
"The spirits of all three will strive within me"
Scrooge, Stave 4 - rhyme, meant to be a memorable motif in reader's head, just like the a carol
"Left nothing of itself visible save one outstretched hand"
Description of the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, Stave 4
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