An Inspector Calls Flashards

What is the stated at the beginning of the book about Jacob Marley ?

Jacob Marley is dead.

Describe Ebenezer Scrooge's character and disposition on Christmas Eve.

Scrooge is portrayed as a sad, lonely old man. We know this because of the quote “ Solitary as an oyster. “ This refers to how Scrooge is always alone.

How does Scrooge react to his nephew Fred's Christmas greetings and dinner invitation?

Scrooge is annoyed calls Christmas a “ Humbug. “

How does Scrooge respond when two men visit his office collect charities for the poor?

Scrooge refuses to donate and asks if prisons and workhouses still exist. he says that the poor should just die and “ decrease the surplus population."

What happened when Scrooge arrived at his home on Christmas Eve?

As Scrooge reaches to open the door, the door-knob changes into a the shape of Marley's face, startling him.

Describe the appearance of Jacob Marley's ghost when it finally appears to Scrooge.

Marley's ghost is wrapped in a long, heavy chain, which represents the sin he did during his time on earth.

What does Marley tell Scrooge to do during his time on earth?

Marley tells Scrooge to not commit any sin during his time on earth or he’ll end up regretting it.

What time did Marley say the first spirit will come?

Marley told his that the first Spirit would come that night at 1:00 am.

What time did Marley say the second spirit would come?

Marley told his that the second Spirit would come the next night at 1:00 am.

What time did Marley say the third spirit would come?

Marley told his that the third Spirit would come on the third night at 1:00 am.

What is the stated at the beginning of the book about Jacob Marley ?

Jacob Marley is dead.

Describe Ebenezer Scrooge's character and disposition on Christmas Eve.

Scrooge is portrayed as a sad, lonely old man. We know this because of the quote “ Solitary as an oyster. “ This refers to how Scrooge is always alone.

How does Scrooge react to his nephew Fred's Christmas greetings and dinner invitation?

Scrooge is annoyed calls Christmas a “ Humbug. “

How does Scrooge respond when two men visit his office collect charities for the poor?

Scrooge refuses to donate and asks if prisons and workhouses still exist. he says that the poor should just die and “ decrease the surplus population."

What happened when Scrooge arrived at his home on Christmas Eve?

As Scrooge reaches to open the door, the door-knob changes into a the shape of Marley's face, startling him.

Describe the appearance of Jacob Marley's ghost when it finally appears to Scrooge.

Marley's ghost is wrapped in a long, heavy chain, which represents the sin he did during his time on earth.

What does Marley tell Scrooge to do during his time on earth?

Marley tells Scrooge to not commit any sin during his time on earth or he’ll end up regretting it.

What time did Marley say the first spirit will come?

Marley told his that the first Spirit would come that night at 1:00 am.

What time did Marley say the second spirit would come?

Marley told his that the second Spirit would come the next night at 1:00 am.

What time did Marley say the third spirit would come?

Marley told his that the third Spirit would come on the third night at 1:00 am.

What is Marley's purpose in visiting Scrooge?

Marley visits Scrooge to warn him about the consequences of his greedy life and to offer a chance at redemption through the visits of three spirits.

What does Marley's chain represent?

Marley's chain is made of 'cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses,' symbolizing his selfish and materialistic earthly pursuits.

How does Scrooge initially react to Marley's apparition?

Scrooge tries to deny Marley's reality, attributing it to indigestion or an illusion, notoriously saying, "You don't believe in me."

Why is Marley condemned to wander the Earth?

Marley is condemned to wander the Earth