Marley and his chains

• What does Jacob's chain symbolize in the context of one's life deeds?

  It represents the accumulation of bad deeds.
• How does Jacob Marley describe the weight of Scrooge's chain?

  It is longer and heavier than his own.
• Who is the first ghost that Scrooge encounters?

  The ghost of Jacob Marley.
• What is the purpose of Marley’s visit to Scrooge?

  To warn him about his future afterlife.
• How does Marley’s chain reflect his life choices?

  It shows he forged it link by link through his actions.
• What materials make up Marley’s chain?

  Cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, purses.
• What does Marley imply about his spirit during his life?

  It never roamed beyond money-changing limits.
• What does Marley ask Scrooge to consider about his own chain?

  He asks about the weight and length of it.
• What is the significance of Jacob Marley’s ghost in Scrooge’s journey?

  • Initiates Scrooge's path to redemption
  • Warns of consequences of his actions
  • Represents the burden of past deeds