In this scene the pig head, or lord of the flies, plays Satan and Simon acts as Jesus. Furthermore Simon resembles Jesus throughout the whole novel, and is presented as a Christ-like figure. Simon can be regarded as a Christ-like figure because he manages to perform many selfless acts, he possesses many qualities equivalent to those of Jesus, and the death of Simon and Jesus are very alike. ... When Simon's death occurs, it also appears to be like the death of Jesus. ... Simon's quest to tell the truth is also comparable to Jesus' coming to tell the truth, and Simon's m...

• Word Count: 3388
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Among the names mentioned in the poem are Plato, Jesus, and Lao Tsze, who were all known as founders of philosophy and religion that are still practiced and referred to today. ... One example of this pattern is " plato told him: he couldn't believe it (jesus told him; he wouldn't believe it)." 2 Beside the more obvious message of the poem, a deeper meaning is hidden within the structure of this line. ... The incorporation of Jesus sneaks into the verse quietly, as if society doesn't address Jesus" messages as a protest to war. Instead, we see his teachings spanning oth...

• Word Count: 4790
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: High School

Rua Kenana's passive resistance against Maori enlistment and conscription during the First World War was an important event that affected New Zealanders, especially at the time. The most significant factor that contributed to this event was the government's confiscation of Tuhoe land along with the prophet movement and Te Kooti's legacy. However, another key cause of Rua's resistance was 19th century Land Wars, which along with the differing interpretations and neglect of the Treaty of Waitangi was a major source of grievance for Rua and therefore explains his resistance ag...

• Word Count: 2754
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Jews were also labeled as enemies of Christianity at this time and referred to as the "murderers of Jesus Christ" and should be held responsible for this. "Jews as murderersJews should be tormented in revenge for torturing Christ to death....

• Word Count: 4395
• Approx Pages: 18
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Chapter One The narrator assures us that the book we are about to read is true, more or less. The parts dealing with World War II are most closely associated with actual events. Twenty-three years have passed since the end of the war, and for much of that time the narrator has been trying to write about the bombing of Dresden. He was never able to write the book. When he thinks about Dresden's place in his memory, he always recalls two things: a dirty limerick about a man whose penis has let him down, and "My Name is Yon Yonson," a song which has no ending. ...

• Word Count: 7795
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School