The author's main message in A Prayer for Owen Meany was that of religious faith. John Irving was trying to tell people to think, or even rethink, about their stance on faith. ... An important part of A Prayer for Owen Meany is set in the time period of the Vietnam War. ... I do not think it moved the way John Irving intended it to, but it moved me all the same. ... Such names as John, Noah, and Simon are all in the Bible, and John was Jesus" favorite apostle and friend, much as John was to Owen. ...

• Word Count: 1641
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving is about faith, love and living by what you believe in. This book tells the lives of Owen and Johnny. ... Owen believes he is God's instrument; he is. ... With a wonderful plot, undying humor, and straightforward honesty, Irving weaves a story that is unforgettable. ... Irving uses this great story to show us what being a true friend is really about. ...

• Word Count: 336
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

"NOW I KNOW WHY MY VOICE NEVER CHANGES," is a quote from John Irving's novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany. ... Similarly, in A Prayer for Owen Meany, predestination, in the form of foreordained events, dictates the path that the story takes and how the story will end. ... " "DOONG SA," Owen Meany told them. ... Both the play "Oedipus Rex and the novel A Prayer for Owen Meany have main characters who realize the importance of religion and faith. ... "Oedipus Rex" and A Prayer for Owen Meany are considerably different in length and each use contrasting writing styles but still have some...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School