The novel is rich in symbolism and social commentary, exploring the ways in which wealth can corrupt and the moral dilemmas faced by those who come into money. Dickens also touches on issues such as the treatment of the poor, the superficiality of social status, and the power of redemption.
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens, his last completed novel, was published in 1864–1865. The novel delves into the complexities of Victorian society, focusing on themes of wealth, social class, and the corrupting influence of money. The story is centered around the inheritance of a large fortune, which becomes the driving force behind the actions of various characters.
The plot begins with the death of John Harmon, a young man who was set to inherit his father's fortune on the condition that he marries a woman he has never met, Bella Wilfer. When his body is found in the River Thames, the inheritance is passed to the Boffins, a kind and unpretentious couple. As the story unfolds, we follow the lives of several interconnected characters, including the mysterious John Rokesmith, who becomes the Boffins' secretary, and Lizzie Hexam, the daughter of a river scavenger.
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