Marley's Ghost

Question 1

Character summary of Marley’s Ghost

Answer 1

• First apparition who appears to Scrooge - warns him of what would happen if he did not change ways (he too would suffer damning consequence of sinful behaviour in afterlife)
• outlines structure of novella (gives timeline of events)

Question 2

Context of Marley’s Ghost

Answer 2

• Physical representation of belief system of heaven/hell & importance of repentance/redemption
• Purgatory: state between desth & heaven where souls of sinners go until repented their sins

Question 3

Purpose of Marley’s Ghost

Answer 3

• introduction to religious & supernatural themes
• idea of accountability
• catalyst for Scrooge’s change - instils feelings of fear “terrible sensation” - offers chance of redemption driving Sc desire to change

Question 4

Key quotes of Marley’s ghost

Answer 4

“I wear the chains i forged in life” - held captive for eternity as a consequence of the way he acted in life

“No rest, no peace. Incessant torture of remorse” - short sent (tension), claustrophobic feeling.