Mysticism in 'a Christmas carol' by Charles Dickens

Other Title(s)

التصوف في "كارول عيد الميلاد" بقلم تشارلز ديكنز

Author

Abd, Ihsan Mihdar Mahmud

Source

Journal of Language Studies

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

Literature

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

Notes

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Record ID

BIM-1294052