A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Why is Marley weighted down with chains?
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Marley's chains were forged by his actions (or inactions) in life. They represent the opportunities he had to better the lives of others.... the charities he refused to aid. The chains are symbols of his miserliness and selfishness in life.
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A Christmas Carol
