jacob marley quotes Flashcards
What does Jacob Marley mean by ‘I wear the chain I forged in life.’?
It signifies the consequences of his greed and selfishness.
What was Jacob Marley’s business in life?
‘Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business.’
How does Marley describe his trade?
‘The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business!’
What virtues does Marley claim were his business?
‘Charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence, were all my business.’
What warning does Marley give?
‘I am here tonight to warn you, that you have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate.’
What does Marley say about the visits of spirits?
‘Without their visits, you cannot hope to shun the path I tread.’
What does Marley say about the usefulness of a Christian spirit?
‘Not to know that any Christian spirit working kindly in its little sphere, will find its mortal life too short for its vast means of usefulness!’
What does Marley express about his state of being?
‘No rest, no peace. Incessant torture of remorse.’
What is required of every man according to Marley?
‘It is required of every man… that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellowmen.’
What regret does Marley express about his past behavior?
‘Why did I walk through crowds of fellow-beings with my eyes turned down?’
