Manipulating God
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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The element of mystery surrounding God
- Substituting a brother for a supernatural entity
- Anse's expectation of a guaranteed gratifying afterlife
- Jewel's spiritual beliefs
- Conclusion
Abstract
William Faulkner's novel, As I Lay Dying portrays confused characters who attempt to assuage their instabilities by deferring to a higher force. Typically, people look to religion to reconcile haunting ambiguities and fill the voids in their lives. Establishing a secure belief system provides comfort and reveals the desperately sought answers. Often, ideology dictates actions and determines the moral responsibility of the individual. Perhaps more significant than the actual principles that govern people's actions are the ways in which people structure their notions of god in order to alleviate inner-turmoil and justify seemingly uncontrollable events. Religious precepts become the outlet for relieving unresolved curiosities and defining ethical lifestyles. Resolution results from rationalization derived by concrete spiritual guidelines. In the novel, the characters manipulate their relationships with god to define their respective identities.
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