In John Irving's novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany, Irving illustrates the idea of friendship through the characters of Owen and Johnny, which is developed throughout various chapters. The chapter, The Finger demonstrates an event that reveals a meaningful gesture. ... This event in the chapter The Armadillo portrayed an act of friendship and sincerity between the two friends. ... Comforted by his recent dream, Owen realized his heroic destiny was contingent upon his closest friend as shown in the chapter, The Shot. ... Due to the characters of Owen and Johnny, in the John Irving" s nov...

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