SCROOGE
JACOB MARLEY
SCROOGE and JACOB MARLEY are central figures in the classic tale "A Christmas Carol." Jacob Marley is depicted as Scrooge's deceased business partner, whose death and burial mark a significant turning point in Scrooge's life, symbolizing the beginning of his deep isolation and detachment from others. After his death, Marley returns as a ghost to intervene in Scrooge's life, motivated by a desire to help his former partner avoid the same fate of misery and regret that Marley himself suffers in the afterlife. Marley warns Scrooge about the consequences of his selfish and unfeeling ways, predicting the visitation of three spirits who will guide Scrooge toward redemption. Through these supernatural interventions, Marley hopes to inspire Scrooge to change his behavior and embrace compassion, generosity, and human connection. Marley's actions and warnings serve as the catalyst for Scrooge's transformation, making their relationship and Marley's ghostly visit essential elements in the narrative's exploration of personal growth and moral awakening.