In the opening chapter of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens introduces Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly, cold-hearted businessman who despises Christmas and all forms of joy. Set in Victorian London on a bleak December day, Scrooge scoffs at holiday greetings, refuses charitable donations, and rebuffs his nephew Fred's invitation to Christmas dinner. That night, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley. Wrapped in heavy chains, Marley warns Scrooge of the torment that awaits if he doesn’t change his ways. Marley foretells the arrival of three spirits who will guide Scrooge toward redemption. The stage is set for a journey through time, self-reflection, and transformation.

This episode dives into the themes of greed, isolation, and the supernatural, capturing the chilling tone of Dickens' opening chapter.

Stave One: Marley's Ghost from A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is public domain.

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