Mysticism in ‘A Christmas Carol’ By Charles Dickens

Abstract

This research investigates the novella written byCharles Dickens to highlight the concept of the spiritualjourney of transformation. Mysticism is an approach found inmost of Dickens‟ writings. The vital one which is undercurrent study is ‘A Christmas Carol‟ (1843). The researchillustrates a representation of the title and the purpose of itschoice. However, the main theme that is investigated is thesymbolic spiritual journey held by the three spirits. In hisnovel, Dickens tries to highlight that the transformation froma stingy rich businessman into a humanist is only throughspirituality. According to the seventeenth century, themystical type boomed in England (Spurgeon, 1970).Subsequently, Dickens is affected by this thematic functionand tries to portray this in his writings. Starting from anemotional barricade at the first chapter, Dickens underscoresthat the spiritual journey is the door leading to the salvationand redemption. He pinpoints that moralities are not restrictedonly to the religious occasions. However, mysticism must bean approach in human life to enter Heaven.