In the novel "A Prayer for Owen Meany", the main theme of God's existence reappears throughout the plot consistently presented by the illogical events that lead to a climax, providing resolutions and answers to all of the problems associated with the doubt of faith. Owen's reappearing motif of armlessness, mystic visions and dreams, and specific foreknowledge of his tragic death give John no rational explanation, therefore making himself accept the miraculous nature of Owen's life and establishing his faith in God.
             The theme of armlessness, reappearing in every chapter of the novel, builds up steadily during the rising action, contributing to John's religious renewal. Owen removes armdillo's claws, making the statue slanted; the statue acquires a new symbolic meaning, not easily visible in the early chapter of a book. Owen states: "God has taken your mother. My hands were the instrument. God has taken my hands. I am God's instrument." The revelation Owen makes reveals a different aspect of his intentions, appearing as the most appropriate example of Owen's symbolism. This behavior works together with other motifs to addresses the issue of John's uncertainty in God's existence from every direction. When the theme of armlessness brought forward in chapter two, John is not aware of its effect on him yet, but the structure of literal devices give impression of significant meaning and Owen's connection with God, even if it will be discovered later in the book. Even though John does not realize this in the early stages of his life, probably since he is pre-teen at the time, the encounter of the clawless armadillo sets an unexplained foreshadowing element that has an massive effect of supporting the theme of Owen's heavenly nature. Also, another key detail of Owen amputating John's finger in chapter 8 provides hidden symbolic meaning that reveals John...