A Christmas Carol

Why is Marley's ghost in chains?

Why is Marley's ghost in chains? What is the purpose of his visit to Scrooge?

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Marley's ghost has chains wrapped around him. These represent the metaphorical chains that he put on himself in life. He was chained by his greed and self-imposed isolation.
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