Answer:
In chapter 2, the Ghost of Christmas Past visits Scrooge and shows him scenes from some of Scrooge’s past Christmases. The ghost shows a scene in which Scrooge is a young man talking with a love interest named Belle. Scrooge sees Belle breaking off their engagement as she feels he has chosen materialism over love. She talks about how “another idol”—money—has replaced her in Scrooge’s life.
Later, the ghost takes Scrooge to a Christmas celebration in Belle’s house. Scrooge sees how Belle has built a home and family with another man. Belle’s husband mentions how Scrooge has been left “quite alone in the world.” Scrooge also sees how Belle’s daughter interacts with her father gently and lovingly. Seeing the family seated cozily by the fireside makes Scrooge wonder how it would have felt if a similarly graceful little girl “might have called him father.”
This incident helps Scrooge reflect on his relationship with Belle and the reasons for their breakup. It makes Scrooge regret his past actions. He realizes that he’s presently old and lonely because he let go of what really mattered to earn more money. Reflecting on past events and actions helps him gain a better understanding of his present situation.
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