Who among the following Dickens characters appears as a ghost?

Correct option is D

Jacob Marley is a central character in Charles Dickens’ novella A Christmas Carol (1843). He appears as a ghost to warn Ebenezer Scrooge about the consequences of his greed and lack of compassion. Marley’s ghost serves as a harbinger for the visits of the three spirits: the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.

• Marley is described as bound in heavy chains, symbolizing the burdens of his avaricious life, and he urges Scrooge to reform before it is too late.

Information Booster:

1. Jacob Marley’s ghost symbolizes the themes of redemption and the consequences of a life spent in greed.
2. A Christmas Carolis a moral allegory that underscores Dickens’ critique of societal inequality and the importance of compassion.
3. The novella is one of Dickens’ most famous works, celebrated for its social commentary and supernatural elements.

Additional Knowledge:

1. Daniel Quilp: A character from The Old Curiosity Shop. He is a cunning and malicious villain but does not appear as a ghost.
2. Dora Spenlow: A character from David Copperfield, known for her sweetness and naivety, but she does not appear as a ghost.
3. Esther Summerson: The protagonist and narrator of Bleak House. She is not associated with ghostly appearances.