It changes into Marley, and then it disappears
In "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, the knocker plays a significant role in the story's supernatural elements. The knocker takes on a ghostly form, first transforming into the face of Jacob Marley and then into a gruesome specter. This reflects the themes of haunting and redemption present throughout the novella.
I think he had a good feeling because he had seen what he did in the past ans wants to change that in the future.
A door knocker can be made in any shape desired - even to look like a face, like in A Christmas Carol.
It briefly turned into Marley's face
The face of Jacob Marley appears in Scrooge's door knocker in "A Christmas Carol." Marley, Scrooge's former business partner, serves as a warning to Scrooge about the consequences of his life choices.
In the book " A Christmas Carol " scrooge sees the face of his old friend named Marley. I am not sure if this will help but I do recall that Marley has chains.
Scrooge was startled because the door knocker appeared to transform into the face of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, who was now a ghost. This supernatural occurrence set the stage for the visitation of the three spirits on Christmas Eve in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
The door knocker symbolizes a bull's head or a minator's head. Charles Dickens most likely put that in the book to show what type of person lived in that house and quite frankly he did it well linking the raging temper and hatred of Scrooge with the fury and terror of a charging bull. Hope I helped. 2000AD
One of the symbols in "A Christmas Carol" is the character of Tiny Tim, who represents the innocent and vulnerable in society. Scrooge's transformation throughout the story symbolizes redemption and the possibility of change. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come symbolize reflection on one's past, appreciation of the present, and consideration of the future, respectively.
The Lion with brass ring in its mouth can be found in various DIY outlets, They are still common in some areas of Britain as well
First seeing Marley's face in the brass knocker on the front door. Marleys ghost appearing The ghostly visitations Waking on Christmas morning having covered thev12 days of Christmas all in one night
In "A Christmas Carol," Marley's face is described as being ghostly and pale, with a handkerchief tied around his head and his lower jaw hanging open on one side. It appears twisted and distorted due to the suffering he endured in the afterlife.