A Christmas Carol (TV Mini Series)

The Human Beast (2019)

Stephen Graham: Jacob Marley

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Quotes 

• Jacob Marley : If this is about repentance, then I've already repented. I rang the bell. Rang as a consequence of my declared repentance, and the blacksmith...

  Ghost of Christmas Past : I don't care. You are not here for your sins alone. Your fate is bound to the soul of Ebenezer Scrooge. It is with him that you profaned the spirit of humanity. Together, you will repay. And together, and only together, can you repent.

  Jacob Marley : So you're saying that I should forever be held in purgatory un... until my friend has also repented? Then, if you would, throw another year on the fire. Bring me a blanket and a pilllow if such things are allowed, because I am without doubt stuck here for fucking ever. Because that man, that... object in the shape of a man, that-that thing with black ink in his veins is 94% gravel and rubble, and the rest is his stupid hair. And I know for certain that he will never repent.

  Ghost of Christmas Past : Before this Christmas is ash, I must search the heart of Ebenezer Scrooge and see if there is a tender place there. Your fate depends upon it.

• Jacob Marley : I have no idea who you are, but why on earth did you just burn my rocking horse?

  Ghost of Christmas Past : Because you're next. On the fires, I burn memories and old affections. I am the Ghost of Christmas Past. Here to smoke out redemption. You have lingered in purgatory for your many sins. If it turns out you can be redeemed, I will rake you out of the flames and blow you cool and deliver you to everlasting and eternal...

  [removing the hood of his cloak] 

  Ghost of Christmas Past : ...peace.

  Jacob Marley : Understood. Peace is indeed what I seek.

  Ghost of Christmas Past : If you want peace... there is a price. And the price is repentance.

• Jacob Marley : I know you.

  Blacksmith : Aye. You do. I died like a horse of exhaustion in one of your workshops. So many men, women, and children died at your penny-pinching hands, and each one I've forged into a link in the chain. The chain you must now wear, Mr. Marley.

  Jacob Marley : What reason? I've been dead a year. Why now?

  Blacksmith : You rang the bell. You offered penance. And since your call was answered...

  [laughing] 

  Blacksmith : I'd wager the spirits have a little job for you.

• Jacob Marley : Reality's a decision. I've learned that.