Marley. I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard. Is its pattern

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strange to you? Or would you know, you, Scrooge, the weight and length of the strong coil
you bear yourself? It was full as heavy and long as this, seven Christmas Eves ago. You have
labored on it, since. It is a ponderous chain.

Which of the following best explains Marley’s meaning?
A. He means that Scrooge always carries his money around on his person.
B. He means that Scrooge's obsession with profit has ruined his character.
C. He means that Scrooge deserves to be in prison for illegal business practices.
D. He means that Scrooge's oppression of people who owe him money is an unfair burden.

Answer 1

The best explanation of Marley's meaning is:

B. He means that Scrooge's obsession with profit has ruined his character.

In this passage, Marley describes the chain he forged in life as a result of his own choices and actions, indicating that Scrooge has similarly created his own burdens through his greed and lack of compassion for others. The chain symbolizes the negative consequences of his obsession with wealth and profit, which has ultimately weighed down his character.