He lacked an remorse of compassion. In Scrooge's mind he was dead and that was that
Scrooge and Marley were business partners in the novel "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Marley is now deceased but appears as a ghost to warn Scrooge about the consequences of his greedy and selfish ways. Scrooge ultimately learns from Marley's visit and changes his behavior.
In the beginning of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, the reader is informed that Jacob Marley is dead. Marley was the former business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge.
It is Christmas Eve 1843 and Jacob Marley who was Scrooges only friend and business partner has been death 7 years that very night. Marley Returns as a ghost to warn Scrooge that his life is likely to end and because of the way he lived that life he may walk the earth for eternity never finding peace.
His real name is Jacob Marley. Jacob Marley was Scrooge's old business partner until he died a dreadful death. He helps Scrooge realize that he shouldn't be greedy anymore.Jacob Marley was Scrooges only friend abut long time business partner who had died 7 years before he comes to warn Scrooge about his future
Nothing - he kept it there
One notable quote by Bob Marley, Jacob Marley's ghostly partner in "A Christmas Carol" is: "Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence were all my business."
Marley was Scrooge's former business partner who visited him as a ghost on Christmas Eve. Marley warned Scrooge that he would suffer the same fate if he did not change his ways and embrace the spirit of Christmas.
The pennies used to cover the eyes of the dead Jacob Marley. Then after the death of Marley Scrooge took on all his deeds and ledgers - basically all his belongings
Ebenezer Scrooge's counting house is called Scrooge and Marley.
In "A Christmas Carol," Ebenezer Scrooge is shown items from his deceased partner, Jacob Marley, that were sold after his death, including bed curtains and a purse. The scene emphasizes the theme of materialism and the consequences of living a selfish and greedy life.
Marley comes to Scrooge as a ghost to warn him about the consequences of leading a life solely focused on greed and selfishness. Marley hopes to save Scrooge from a similar fate of eternal torment and isolation in the afterlife by showing him the error of his ways and inspiring him to change.
Scrooge is a bitter, miserly old man who is resistant to change and lacks empathy for others, whereas Marley is his deceased business partner who regrets his past actions and seeks redemption through warning Scrooge about his fate if he does not change his ways. While Scrooge is self-centered and cold-hearted, Marley's ghost serves as a mentor figure urging Scrooge to embrace compassion and generosity.