Throughout the movie The Matrix, there are many comparisons that can be made between the character of Neo and Jesus Christ. First off is the overlying story of this movie. The story begins that when the Matrix was first constructed there was a man born inside who was able to control and change wha...

Exploring Symbols in O'Conner's "Revelation": God's Grace The Bible teaches that God's grace is received through faith alone. Jesus gave his life for the salvation of mankind, but he asks that mankind must believe in him to enter into heaven. In Flannery O'Con...

Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," written in 1797, has been widely discussed throughout literary history. Although critics have come up with many different interpretations of this poem, one idea that has remained prevalent throughout these discussions is the apparent ...

Samuel Taylor Coleridge\'s poem \"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,\" written in 1797, has been widely discussed throughout literary history. Although critics have come up with many different interpretations of this poem, one idea that has remained prevalent throughout these discussions is the appare...

Faith has always been part of humanity. It has given many people hope, strength and peace to battle the hardships they have endured in their lives. The lyrics, in the ballad Angel, dramatically express how the composer has triumphed over pain and sorrow because of his never-ending faith in God. He e...

History and Symbolism of the Celtic Cross There are many variations of the legends about the Celtic Cross. In modern times the ringed cross is sometimes a symbol of faith or to show ones Irish, Scottish or Welsh identity. An Irish Catholic priest might tell you that the circle on a Celtic ...

The Old Man and the SeaThe Old Man and the Sea is a very interesting book. Analysts have broken it down and have come up with several views as to what symbolisms are incorporated in it. I personally see mostly Christian symbolism. I believe it may be a Christian allegory. Here are three obvious ...

Christianity – Festivals and Observances Baptism – The Universal right of initiation • Baptism is the religious process of covering or sprinkling people with water. • Jesus was also baptized by John the Baptist and commanded his followers to also baptize. • The pro...

In several literature works the objective is for the reader to understand the concept that the author is implying. Dante\' Algheri\'s The Divine Comedy is a classic example. This poem centrally represents the expression of the medieval mind in imaginative literature. The symbolism in \"The Inferno\...

Field Observation Paper For my field observation, I attended a Catholic mass and Pentecostal service, both in my hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The first service I attended was the Catholic mass. The mass started at 10:30 a.m. with a Christmas hymn, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. The priest w...

The Second Shepherd's Play is a beautiful Christmas pageant that features a double plot, which is there to remind the reader of the dual nature of reality (this world and the spiritual world). The Second Shepherd's Play contains many symbols that not only pertain to the story itself but also speak f...

This artwork by Elwyn Lynn effectively represents the Biblical event of "Peter's Denial" in an evocative and relevant way to the modern world, through his piece "Betrayal". The biblical event this piece of artwork conveys the betrayal of Peter as he denies his knowledge of J...

The Windhover In Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem "The Windhover" there is a sort of representational allusion to Christ and Jesus. In other words the speaker praises the Lord by praising what he takes as a symbol for Christ, the windhover himself. Through out the poem the speaker symbolizes Christ's g...

Many times, stories by Ernest Hemingway have religious influence and symbolism. In his story \"The Old Man and the Sea,\" numerous occurrences in the life of Santiago the fisherman are similar to the incidents recorded in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The names of the characters translated from S...

Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" is a priceless piece of art with much hidden meaning and obvious talents bestowed upon a wall. He was able to use his skills in creating a very detailed and a very naturalistic piece of work that would be remembered for hundreds of years. He was also able to c...

Puritanism was the religion practiced by the people of colonial Boston, the setting for Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. The author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, utilizes imagery to convey that Arthur Dimmesdale, a Puritan minister of the town, does indeed represent the Puritan society and not only the...

In the Greek language of Jesus' day, the word baptizo meant to dip or immerse an object in water. In its Christian use baptizo came to mean the act of Baptism, or the washing and cleansing of something to renew it. Jesus' Baptism took place in the Jordan River. (Gospel According to Mark)...

Josh Allen Professor Gullette ENG 102-04 07 May 2004 Christian Symbolism in The Old Man and the Sea Although Hemingway claimed not to be religious, one of his greatest works The Old Man and the Sea is one of the best representations of Christian symbolism. Like denying that he believed in Chr...

The Old Man and the Sea is a simple story, so simply and precisely told, that it invites the reader to fish for symbolism. We feel something more must be at work here then the surface plot. The text does seem to offer hints and clues, and critics have taken these tips and developed rather different...

The Facade of TattoosIn "Parker's Back" by Flannery O'Connor, the tattoos O.E. Parker receives are crucial to the reader's understanding of him. Furthermore, O'Connor suggests them as major symbols throughout Parker's life. Parker, the main character in this story, goes through the actions of life...

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FAT LADY ON A PERSONAL AND SYMBOLIC LEVELIn the story Franny and Zooey there is a symbolic figure known as the fat lady, who was first mentioned to Franny and Zooey by their brother Seymour who commit suicide. Automatically, whatever Seymour had said to them would more than likel...

Kalfka and Marquez This essay will examine the similarities along with the differences between the two stories, "A Hunger Artist," by Frank Kalfka, and "A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings," by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. By comparing these two stories one is able to understand th...

Although ambiguity in factual writing is a flaw in the creation of prose and poetry multiple meanings are desirable. In this modern novel, Demian, Herman Hesse introduces many and mixed references, all of which contribute to variety of meanings. Though biblical themes, personas and symbols, the auth...

The Old Testament is about preparing for the coming of Jesus. There are many things that happened before Jesus was actually born, such as Passover. In addition, many people had the duties of spreading the word of Yahweh and Jesus. There are many "types of Christ," or people who fulfilled t...

The altar panel of St. Clare in Assisi One painting is often reproduced in practically all guidebooks of any language on Assisi – one that little attention has been paid, and is usually outshadowed by the San Damiano Cross. It is the altar panel on the right transept of the Basilica of St...