1. Owen Meany
While Owen Meany is by no means a perfect individual, there is no doubt that his character possesses some divine qualities. ... Of all of the lives in the novel that Owen Meany has touched it is quite clear that he has had the greatest effect on Johnny. Johnny even says in the opening paragraph, "I am a Christian because of Owen Meany." ... Owen Meany does not believe in coincidence but that God dictates all events on the earth, so it is obvious why Owen thinks that he is God's instrument. ... He orchestrated his life from the very beginning and in that way Owen Meany was much like Jesus ...
- Word Count: 535
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School