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In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Marley's ghost screams "Mankind was your business" to Ebenezer Scrooge to emphasize the importance of caring for others and being socially responsible. Marley is highlighting how Scrooge's selfishness and lack of compassion have caused harm to those around him and to society as a whole. The phrase serves as a powerful reminder for Scrooge to reflect on his past actions and to consider the impact he has on others.

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