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Because this was Christmas Eve 1843 and this was to be, if he didnt change his life the last day alive for Ebenezer Scrooge
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What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge's counting house?
In his business premises near the Corn Exchange in London
Was Jacob Marley younger than Ebenezar Scrooge?
Jacob Marley WAS younger than Ebenezer scrooge, but he died before him because he concentrated to much on money rather than focusing on whats really important; Life and Love. Technically, he worked himself to death!BAH, HUMBUG!
Marley's first name in A Christmas Carol?
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
Who signed the register of marley's burial?
The register of Marley’s burial in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was signed by Ebenezer Scrooge. This detail highlights Scrooge's connection to Marley, emphasizing the impact of Marley's death on Scrooge's character and the story's themes of redemption and transformation. The signing serves as a reminder of Scrooge's past and his subsequent journey throughout the novella.
What does Scrooge steal from his dead partner?
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
How are Scrooge and Jacob Marley unalike?
Scrooge was very miserly even to himself whilst Marley did like the finer things i.e he bought a very large house in central London which Scrooge took over and rented out various parts after Marley's death
At the start of a Christmas carol you are told that some body is dead who is it?
The death is that of Jacob Marley who was Scrooges partner in business. The opening lines contain the phrase "dead as a door nail" This is the first time the phrases was used.
What is a Marley quote in A Christmas Carol?
Marley told Scrooge that everytime Scrooge did something bad, a chain would appear. Marley had lots of chains, and he told Scrooge that he would have more if he didn't change. Marley also told Scrooge that he would be visited by three ghosts.
What did Scrooge's reference to the anniversary of Marley's death foreshadow?
Scrooge's reference to the anniversary of Marley's death foreshadowed Marley's ghost visiting him later that night. The mention of the anniversary hinted at the ghostly encounters that were about to begin, leading to Scrooge's transformation.
Where was Scrooge when Marley's death occurred?
Scrooge was in their counting house (office)
What is marleys ghost prediction?
Marley's ghost predicts that if Ebenezer Scrooge does not change his ways, he will end up like Marley - carrying the heavy chains of greed and regret for eternity. Marley warns Scrooge that he still has a chance to avoid his fate by embracing generosity and compassion towards others.
Why did the ghost of Jacob Marley reappear?
He had been allowed to return from his death of everlasting torment to do one simple but important task, to warn Scrooge that he was making the same mistakes as Marley did years earlier and this would lead to Scrooge suffering an even worse fate in death
