A Christmas Carol- Characters- Marley
- Created by: Jenzeemae
- Created on: 23-01-18 16:57
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- Jacob Marley
- Marley's role in the novel is to warn Scrooge what will happen to him after he dies
- Marley and Scrooge have similar personalities, they're "two kindred spirits".
- They are both obsessed with money and don't care about other people
- Marley's fate illustrates what will happen to Scrooge if he doesn't change
- Marley is terrifying, exhausted and direct
- Marley gives off a infernal atmosphere. This description links Marley to ideas of Hell and eternal suffering
- The chain Marley wears is made of money-related objects
- It was forged because he cared more about money than people
- Marley regrets that he didn't change his ways when he was alive and wants Scrooge to escape the same fate
- He acts as a kind hellish guardian angel to Scrooge
- Marley is acting selflessly, he's helping a friend, even though he has no hope of redemption himself
- Key Quotes
- "I wear the chain i forged in life, i made it link by link"
- "Mankind was my business"
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