He is a spiritual Mr. Magoo of the cartoons. The Ghost of Christmas Present imputes spiritual significance to physical reality. A sprinkle from his wand makes the most mediocre fare substantial. As in the Fezziwig episode, Scrooge comes to confess that while nothing of distinction reflects the gathering at Bob Cratchit's, there is a grateful happiness that marks the occasion. Cratchit refers to the brandy pudding as the greatest success in Mrs. Cratchit's marriage to him.
Physical reality is honored when the family is recognized.
There is also a heart-rending optimism on the part of Bob Cratchit, who believes his son to be getting stronger and heartier though the boy is later revealed to be getting more sick. This is a hopeful suspension of the senses. Although the Cratchits have an extraordinary ability to see beyond the literal poverty of their situation, Mrs. Cratchit's imagination is strained in considering Scrooge as a benefit in any way to her family. As the topic of Scrooge fades into the Christmas festivities the family's happiness returns. Finally, the Ghost grows old and grey.