Marley was very similar to Scrooge--he lived for money, was frugal and cared little for the poor that were affected by his business dealings.
Jacob Marley was Ebenezer Scrooge's former business partner who appears as a ghost to warn Scrooge about the consequences of his selfish and greedy behavior. He is depicted as regretful and burdened by chains due to his own past mistakes and lack of compassion for others. Overall, Marley is portrayed as a tragic figure who serves as a catalyst for Scrooge's transformation.
While alive, Jacob Marley was like Scrooge, with his major focus being on himself and making money.
he a simple but poor man. He loves his familiy dearly and is very loyal to his harsh employer Scrooge
A Christmas Carol
The dead business man in "A Christmas Carol" was nicknamed "Old Scratch."
Scrooge's dead business partner in "A Christmas Carol" is Jacob Marley. He appears as a ghost to warn Scrooge about his fate if he does not change his ways.
A Christmas Carol
Deceased
Goofy portrays Jacob Marley in Mickey's Christmas Carol, he comes to tell Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck) that three spirits will visit him soon, Goofy has a ghost-like appearance and is in long chains.
Christmas Eve 1837
Jacob Marley was Ebenezer Scrooge's business partner in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." He was the very first ghostly visitor to Scrooge on Christmas Eve to tell Scrooge that he would be visited by three other spirits that night. The opening sentences of the book are "Marley was dead: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that."
Jacob Marley
Jacob Marley
Jacob Marley
Scrooge's business partner in Disney's A Christmas Carol is named Jacob Marley. He is the one who appears to Scrooge as a ghost to warn him about the consequences of his selfish ways.