Excerpt from a Christmas Carol marleys ghost by Charles Dickens what is the primary effect of the biblical references in paragraph

They help the reader understand the root of Scrooge
They foreshadow that something dangerous will happen and screw just
They help to contrast Scrooge's behavior with the communities Christian values
They foreshadow the redemption Scrooge will find at the conclusion of the book

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The primary effect of the biblical references in "Marley's Ghost" is that they help to contrast Scrooge's behavior with the community's Christian values. This contrast highlights Scrooge's selfishness and lack of compassion in contrast to the values of charity, love, and redemption that are central to Christian teachings. These references serve to emphasize the moral shortcomings of Scrooge's character and set the stage for his eventual transformation throughout the story.