In "A Christmas Carol," Marley is condemned to wander the earth dragging heavy chains as punishment for his greedy and selfish behavior in life. He is unable to find rest or peace, serving as a warning to Scrooge about the consequences of his own actions.
Scrooge does not like the Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Yes, there is a popular Christmas carol called, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."
In the Charles Dickens story "A Christmas Carol" 4 spirits (ghosts) visit the main character Ebeneezer Scrooge . The first ghost is that of his dead business partner Jacob Marley. He tells Scrooge that he will be visited by 3 other ghosts during the rest of Christmas Eve night. They are: The ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Spirit of Things yet to Be.
God rest Ye Merry gentlemen
Ged Rest Ye Marrie Gentlemen
Marley's speech in Act One of "A Christmas Carol" serves to warn Scrooge about the consequences of his selfish and greedy ways. Marley's ghost appears to deliver a message of redemption and urge Scrooge to change his behavior before it's too late. The speech sets the tone for the rest of the story by introducing the theme of repentance and transformation.
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The title of this traditional Christmas carol is "God rest ye merry, gentleman".
The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come never talks to Scrooge. His only communication is be direction
. . .let nothing you dismay.
This line comes from "God rest ye merry gentlemen"