She is also the only living symbol of the scarlet letter "A". ... Pearl is not only a symbol of Hester but also a symbol to Dimmsdale. ... Pearl, is often identified with the color red, which Waggoner identifies as evil. Pearl is not an evil child in the true sense of the word, but she is a reflection of her parent's immorality and their love. ... Waggoner's theory that red in the story is a representation of evil. ...
Factual symbol for Coleridge is sacramental (Barth, Symbolic, 13). ... An owl, being a creature of the night, is a true symbol of a herald of death (May 3). Coleridge is describing night, obviously, but through symbol an omen is foreshadowed. ... Instead of evil, Coleridge thought in terms of pain, arguing that the function of pain in the divine plan is to chasten man for his moral evil and return him to path of virtue. ... Coleridge was not intending to make her mother a gothic apparition, but an attention holder and symbol of "Mary-. ...
This continuous and monotonous strife will forever persevere until one force, either good or evil, becomes immortally invincible. ... The character of Beowulf himself in the epic Beowulf is representative of Christ in that he acts as a deliverer to the people of Herot by redeeming them from the evils of Grendel just as Christ delivered people from the evils of their own sins. ... Also, the fact that he accomplishes all of his evil deeds in the darkness of night exhibits that he himself is of caliginous character. ... This reference to the number seven when describing Beowulf again reveals how...
Christianity has swiftly taken the hearts of many who have devoted their lives to living in its teachings. As the first author in the collection of essays "From Jesus to Christ," Helmut Koester writes: " for a human being to be related to something that is beyond the powers of this world was certain...
After reading Looking At The Cross I now look at the cross as a symbol that cannot be translated, into words, but of action. ... The next view of atonement is which is the idea that in " Jesus" life and in His death and in His resurrection, Jesus finally and utterly defeated the evil demonic powers whose aim was to compass the death and destruction of men." ... He won the battle fought between the good and the evil. ... "The devils will and intentions were not just but evil, but the fact that he had power over men was just, in that it was permitted by God." "The evil one, thought he won Christ...
For example there are two distinct side or faces in this story; the grandmother represents the good or the Godliness of people while the Misfit is obviously the evil one or the devil of the story. However, at the same time, the Misfit can almost be referred to as a Christ symbol but at the same time is also puzzled by Jesus. ... Clearly he represents the evil side in this story and someone who is the opposite of the grandmother. ... While it is easy to label the Misfit as evil, there are several instances in the text where he can be compared to as Jesus. ... However, it is as though he realize...
The two meetings are nearly exact opposites, a feature that enhances the conflict of good and evil. The council of Satan is placed in stark contrast with that of God, juxtaposing the vast imperfection of evil against the immaculateness of good. ... Likewise, Satan is shrouded in perpetual darkness, and his evil knows no bounds. ... This contrast places the vile pettiness and evil of Hell against the perfect holiness of Heaven. ... The fallen angels, in accordance with their characters, are lower to the ground, deceitful and corrupt, while the heavenly host remains erect - a symbol of its...
Perhaps more interesting than the history of Christianity and its effect on Beowulf are the numerous biblical symbols and references in the text. ... The descriptions of Grendel clearly cause the reader to identify him with darkness and evil, and thus as an opponent of God. ... The author chooses to mix Christian symbols and practices with their pagan counterparts, rather than stick with either one. ...
Clearly the book of Revelation is the ultimate battle between good and evil. ... The content of Revelation is very complex apocalyptic literature consisting of many symbols some of which are explained and other are not. ... This revelation is the battle between good and evil, the people against God, with satan's evil powers trying to destroy God through his people. ...
INTRODUCTION In his book "Love of Enemies" William Klassen examines the various interpretations of love of enemies in relation to war and peace in the Jewish and Christian faiths. Klassen has three distinct concerns that make an influence on his views on peace. First, Klassen feel...
The dove returned with an olive branch twig, which is the symbol of peace restored, indicating the flood was officially over.9 Noah and the rest of Ark's guests were free to leave the Ark, and mark new life on Earth. ... With these sacrifices, God promised to "Never again damn the earth because of mankind, for the human heart is bent to evil from the start.... God then asked Noah to build the Ark by stating, " build the Ark under our eye and after our revelation: and plead not with me for the evil doers, for they are to be drowned....
