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Because that was how corpses were dressed back then (wrapped in linen).
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Jacob Marley is dressed in chains because the chains represent the burdens he carried in life due to his greed and selfishness. Marley wears the chains as a symbol of his heavy burden and to show Scrooge the consequences of living a life focused on material wealth.
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What are the characteristics of Jacob Marley?
Jacob Marley is a character from Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol." He is portrayed as a ghost who wears chains and is tormented by his own actions in life. Marley serves as a warning to Ebenezer Scrooge about the consequences of leading a selfish and greedy life.
Why is Marley a ghost?
Jacob Marley died seven years prior to our first meeting Scrooge. Due to the way he treated people and put business above that of mankind he was doomed to walk the earth in everlasting torment
Is there another way of saying 'dressed to kill'?
Dressed to empress, dressed fresh, dressed clean.
What is the return of the ghost Marley in Christmas carol?
It is Christmas Eve 1843 and Jacob Marley who was Scrooges only friend and business partner has been death 7 years that very night. Marley Returns as a ghost to warn Scrooge that his life is likely to end and because of the way he lived that life he may walk the earth for eternity never finding peace.
The way the puritans dressed.?
puritans were dressed in simple with dull colours
Can adults be naive In what way can the be naive?
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Why didnt kimberly J brown reprise the role of Marley?
she was making another movie and by the way it was marnie not marley
What was Bob Marley's way of curing racism?
MUSIC
Why is the Torah dressed in that way?
To protect it and to honor it.
What is Bob Marley pot pourri?
This is a fraudulent product! It is in no way authorized by the bob marley family or business and should be considered dangerous!
What does Marley from Marley?
The he (Scrooge) has little time left to make changes to his life and the way he treats his fellow man. Should he not change then He (Scrooge) will suffer the same fate as Marley; eternal damnation
How did the way the roman's dressed affect the weather?
The way people dress, whether Roman or not, whether ancient or modern, cannot possibly affect the weather.
