A novel based on the correspondence between an uncle and his nephew about the manner in which an apprentice devil should push his client fairly new believer. Uncle Screwtape's advice tends to be focused on a mental attack of theclient?. He repeatedly encourages Wormwood to have his client critically evaluate himself as well as those individuals that surround him. His hope is to internalize a lot of negativity that will lead him to choose a path of destruction. Wormwood has a great deal of respect for Screwtape as he gives repeated reports of his progress and continuously seeks clarity and affirmation from Screwtape. This novel is not only an entertaining easy read, but also a method to give Christian's perspective on religion and spirituality. At the end of this novel, Wormwood has to accept defeat as his client continues to be a Christian and live a virtuous life. Screwtape is very disappointed, but continues to adore his nephew and decides to have him shadow his technique. C.S. Lewis was very clever in his attempt to warn Christians of some of the dangers/risks that they may encounter in their walk of faith. Screwtape Letters not illustrates Lewis? knowledge of the bible, but also addresses pertinent world issues. I really enjoyed reading this novel. .
Screwtape addresses many different themes in his correspondence with Wormwood. One of the first issues that was addressed is that of misconceptions of Christianity. The client has recently become a member of the kingdom of God, and is unaware of exactly what to expect. His only original guidance is based on stereotypes of what he has heard religion is supposed to look like. He has expectations of how people are supposed to talk, what his actions are supposed to be, and even of how the enemy will attack. Screwtape's advice to Wormwood is based on pointing out images that go against the client's expectation. This is successful in causing confusion in the client, but it is not strong enough to make him throw in the towel.
In The Screwtape Letters, a novel by noted religion and theology author C.S. Lewis, one observes the letters written from a demon named Screwtape to his young, inexperienced nephew named Wormwood. These letters contain Screwtape's advice and criticism on how to be a better "tempter,"" as they are referred to in the novel (Lewis 160). ... C.S. ... C.S. ...
Lewis was born in Ireland. ... Kirkpatrick was familiar to Lewis because he had been a tutor for Lewis' father as well. ... Lewis' friend J.R.R. ... His book, The Screwtape Letters, dives into a battle between two devils to decide the difference between good and evil, temptation, the idea of repentance and forgiveness, and the ultimate grace given by God. 1 Lewis' most notable work is definitely his children fantasies The Chronicles of Narnia, in which Aslan, a lion who represents Jesus Christ, rules a kingdom threatened by evil. ... C.S. ...
