The Jack - a - Lantern. He was a deranged and sadistic man who liked to play cruel games with his victims. He carved pumpkins and put candles in them to mark his territory. His back story is really creepy as it involves his love for torturing people in the most unusual ways.
Definitely not all of them. In the '13 Ghost Story', the ghosts' natures can be complex. There could be ghosts that were once good people in their past lives but something went wrong at the time of their death that made them become a ghost. Maybe one was a kind - hearted old man who died in his sleep but his spirit got a bit lost. He might not be evil at all, just a bit disoriented. And then there could be the more typical 'evil' ghosts like the ones who were murderers in life and are still full of rage and evil in death, but they are not the only types of ghosts in the story.
I'm not sure specifically which 'thirteen ghosts' are in that story without more context. It could be a collection of various spooky apparitions like the ghost of a murdered victim, a spectral figure from an old haunted house, or a spirit from a tragic past event.
Yes, there are some that are more well - known. The ghosts of the miners are often talked about. Since the coal mines were a big part of Centralia's history, the miners who perished there are said to haunt the area.
Sure. There's the story of the Lady in White. She was a young bride who was murdered on her wedding night by her jealous groom. Her ghost is often seen wandering near the old mansion where it happened, still wearing her white wedding dress. She's said to be looking for vengeance or just reliving that tragic night.
Well, in Chinese culture, there are many superstitions and ghost stories. Maybe it has something to do with old beliefs about spirits lingering in bedrooms. It could be that in some old houses, strange noises or feelings were experienced near beds, and over time, these were woven into a story. But often, these are just products of people's imaginations.
The significance of the ghosts is that they are the main drivers of the story's moral lesson. They guide Scrooge on a journey of self - discovery. Without the ghosts, Scrooge would remain in his cold - hearted state. They show him different aspects of his life - from his lost youth and love in the past, to the harsh but also warm - hearted present, and the dire future if he doesn't change. Their appearances are like wake - up calls for Scrooge to become a better person.
One characteristic is that many of the ghosts have a strong connection to nature. For example, some are associated with specific trees or bodies of water. Another is their appearance. The Pontianak often has long flowing hair and a pale complexion. And they usually have a certain behavior pattern, like the Toyol being mischievous and stealing things.