Volume : 7, Issue : 5, MAY 2021
THE POWER OF REDEMPTION: CHRISTIAN THEMES IN CHARLES DICKENS’ NOVELS
DR. LAXMIKANT KARAL
Abstract
Charles Dickens, one of the most prominent Victorian novelists, intricately weaves Christian themes into his literary works. His stories often highlight the struggle for redemption, the importance of compassion, and the transformative power of love and forgiveness. Through characters and plots that reflect Christian values, Dickens explores the complexities of human nature and the potential for change. This paper examines the role of redemption in Dickens' major novels, focusing on A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, and David Copperfield.
Keywords
REDEMPTION, CHARLES DICKENS, CHRISTIAN THEMES, TRANSFORMATION, COMPASSION FORGIVENESS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, MORAL GROWTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, EMPATHY,, HUMAN NATURE, PERSONAL CHANGE, SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, HOPE, COMMUNITY.
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References
- Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. Chapman & Hall, 1843.
- Dickens, Charles. Great Expectations. Chapman & Hall, 1860.
- Dickens, Charles. David Copperfield. Bradbury and Evans, 1850.