Mysticism in 'a Christmas carol' by Charles Dickens
Other Title(s)
التصوف في "كارول عيد الميلاد" بقلم تشارلز ديكنز
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Source
Issue
Vol. 1, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.47-62, 16 p.
Publisher
Tikrit University College of Education for Women
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This research investigates the novella written by Charles Dickens to highlight the concept of the spiritual journey of transformation.
Mysticism is an approach found in most of Dickens‟ writings.
The vital one which is under current study is 'A Christmas Carol‟ (1843).
The research illustrates a representation of the title and the purpose of its choice.
However, the main theme that is investigated is the symbolic spiritual journey held by the three spirits.
In his novel, Dickens tries to highlight that the transformation from a stingy rich businessman into a humanist is only through spirituality.
According to the seventeenth century, the mystical type boomed in England (Spurgeon, 1970).
Subsequently, Dickens is affected by this thematic function and tries to portray this in his writings.
Starting from an emotional barricade at the first chapter, Dickens underscores that the spiritual journey is the door leading to the salvation and redemption.
He pinpoints that moralities are not restricted only to the religious occasions.
However, mysticism must be an approach in human life to enter This research investigates the novella written by Charles Dickens to highlight the concept of the spiritual journey of transformation.
Mysticism is an approach found in most of Dickens‟ writings.
The vital one which is under current study is 'A Christmas Carol‟ (1843).
The research illustrates a representation of the title and the purpose of its choice.
However, the main theme that is investigated is the symbolic spiritual journey held by the three spirits.
In his novel, Dickens tries to highlight that the transformation from a stingy rich businessman into a humanist is only through spirituality.
According to the seventeenth century, the mystical type boomed in England (Spurgeon, 1970).
Subsequently, Dickens is affected by this thematic function and tries to portray this in his writings.
Starting from an emotional barricade at the first chapter, Dickens underscores that the spiritual journey is the door leading to the salvation and redemption.
He pinpoints that moralities are not restricted only to the religious occasions.
However, mysticism must be an approach in human life to enter Heaven.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd, Ihsan Mihdar Mahmud. 2018. Mysticism in 'a Christmas carol' by Charles Dickens. Journal of Language Studies،Vol. 1, no. 3, pp.47-62.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1294052
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd, Ihsan Mihdar Mahmud. Mysticism in 'a Christmas carol' by Charles Dickens. Journal of Language Studies Vol. 1, no. 3 (2018), pp.47-62.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1294052
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd, Ihsan Mihdar Mahmud. Mysticism in 'a Christmas carol' by Charles Dickens. Journal of Language Studies. 2018. Vol. 1, no. 3, pp.47-62.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1294052
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
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BIM-1294052