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Understanding the Christ Figure in Literature

Understanding the Christ Figure in Literature. Explanation. Christ Figure – a literary technique in which a character is described as similar to Jesus in both characteristics and actions Elements of Christ Figure Performance of miracles Revelation of prophecies Fight for justice

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Understanding the Christ Figure in Literature

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  1. Understanding the Christ Figure in Literature

  2. Explanation • Christ Figure – a literary technique in which a character is described as similar to Jesus in both characteristics and actions • Elements of Christ Figure • Performance of miracles • Revelation of prophecies • Fight for justice • Display of love and kindness • Death and resurrection • Sacrifice / Martyrdom

  3. Simon as Christ Figure 1) Simon feeds the boys on the island 2) Simon secludes himself in the forest 3) Simon tries to reveal truth 4) Simon prophecies 5) Simon has encounter with Lord of Flies 6) Simon is a martyr

  4. Assignment • Get into groups of three • List at least seven symbols from LOTF • Write on one page per group a 50-60 word paragraph for each symbol explaining why the object symbolizes what it does. Use examples from the novel (quotes if possible). • Draw each symbol on a poster and write what each symbolizes (only the best will be hung on the wall).

  5. Symbolism • Symbolism • Island • Conch • Piggy’s glasses • Breaking of Piggy’s glasses • The fire • The Beast • The Lord of the Flies

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