marley

Cards (24)

  • Who is Jacob Marley in "A Christmas Carol"?
    Scrooge's dead business partner
  • What is Jacob Marley's fate after death?
    He roams the world for eternity
  • What role does Marley play in the story?
    He warns Scrooge about the coming spirits
  • How does Marley symbolize capitalism in the novella?
    He represents a generic Victorian capitalist
  • What does Dickens suggest about the life of a capitalist through Marley?
    It leads to unchristian behavior and punishment
  • What does Marley’s torturous afterlife represent for Scrooge?
    What Scrooge might become if he doesn't change
  • What does the quotation "scrooge was his soul friend and soul mourner" imply about Marley?
    He was unloved and had few connections
  • What does the phrase "no bowels" signify about Marley?
    He lacked compassion and kindness
  • How does the adjective "infernal" relate to Marley’s character?
    It connects him to hell and punishment
  • What does Marley's chain symbolize?
    His greed and the weight of his sins
  • What does Marley mean by "I wear the chain I forged in life"?
    He acknowledges his own greed and punishment
  • What does Marley regret about his life?
    He should have prioritized mankind over wealth
  • How does Marley's body language reflect his feelings of regret?
    He wrings his hands, indicating discomfort
  • What does Marley mean by "the dealings of my trade were about a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business"?
    His job was insignificant compared to humanity
  • What does Marley's question about walking through crowds indicate?
    He regrets ignoring others in life
  • How can we summarize Jacob Marley in "A Christmas Carol"?
    • Mean-spirited and uncaring in life
    • Tormented and regretful in death
    • Warns Scrooge of his potential future
  • What is the purpose of Jacob Marley in the story?
    To act as a ghostly prophet for Scrooge
  • How does Marley contribute to the theme of the supernatural?
    He is the first of four spectral visitors
  • What should students do to prepare for analyzing Marley?
    Grab a pen and paper for notes
  • What does the video suggest about the importance of Marley in "A Christmas Carol"?
    He is crucial despite being a minor character
  • What does the video encourage viewers to do at the end?
    Engage with the content and share ideas
  • What does the speaker suggest about taking breaks while studying?
    Frequent short breaks are important
  • How does the speaker feel about viewer support for the video?
    It helps reach more students
  • What does the speaker hope the video will help with?
    Revising for exams or studying the novella