It was a chain he forged in life that contained all the things important to him such as replica safes, keys, money bags and ledgers - He tells scrooge that because he ignored mankind's plight in life he wares the chain as a self-imposed punishment for his eternal torment. He further advises Scrooge that his chain was that same size as the one he wears seven Christmases again and Scrooges in now seven time bigger and more ponderous
Having delivered his warning to Scrooge, Marley leaves through the window of Scrooges bedroom in to the night. This is the end of Stave one
The first ghost to appear to Scrooge is the Ghost of Christmas Past. This spirit takes Scrooge on a journey through his childhood and past Christmases to help him reflect on his life choices and actions.
On the door knocker of the front door
The ghost of Jacob Marley, Scrooge's former business partner, was responsible for the sound of dragging chains that Scrooge heard. Marley's spirit visited Scrooge to warn him about the consequences of his greedy and selfish ways.
He's scared at frst and doesn't belive that Marley's ghost is real. But then he starts to believe by some of the things that Marley says and does.
Mankind; charity, mercy, forbearance and benevolence
He has been wandering the Earth, trying in vain to help others.
He thought he was going crazy at first so he didn't believe in it at first.
The Ghost of Christmas Past
It was Jacob Marley Scrooges former business partner
Jacob and Robert Marley :)
The four ghosts in "A Christmas Carol" are Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (also known as the Ghost of Christmas Future). These spirits visit Ebenezer Scrooge to help him reflect on his life and change his ways.