When Scrooge tells Marley that Marley was always “a good man of business,” in Act 1, Scene 3 of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Marley responds, “BUSINESS!!! Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all, my business.” In a paragraph, explain what you think Marley means by these words. Use details about Marley from the play to support your opinion.

I think that he means that he should have focused on those things and not money and now he has to suffer for being selfish..???
I have no idea and i've been stuck on it for a long time. helpp

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Your response is right on! Now just elaborate on those ideas.

Thanks!!!

You're welcome.