“Antisemitism is not an invention of Hitler’s. But it was born in Germany during the last century, and it has flourished” (Trachtenberg, The Devil and the Jews 5). In order for these feelings of hatred to last centuries, there had to be frequent and severe accusations. Trachtenberg recounts the tales told by the Christians, which led to the stereotypes of the Jew. Included in the book are a series of illustrations likening the Jews to the devil.
“Powers & Principalities.” Commonweal (2011): 14-17.Academic Search Premier.Web.21 Mar.2013. The author explores the modern concept of devil. He argues that author C.S Lewis has perpetuated the modern caricature of evil in his novel “The Srewtape Letters” through the real goals was to set evil within the terms of Christian apologetics. He also observes that in several motion pictures, such as “The Devil Wears Proda” evil is personified less as a cosmic power battling God for sovereignty than as a small-time dealer in individual favors as the source of humorous mischief. The Devil is no joke.
The confessional divide between Protestant historians and Catholic historians has fuelled the debate. From the 16th century onwards protestant historians created the Black legend. It derived from the supposed atrocities committed by under Alva’s rule in the Low Countries, with the introduction of the council of Troubles. The fear of the Spanish inquisition and the rumours of its brutality in its determination to seek out heresy, has also fed the Black legend. The writings of Protestant historians such as Motley and Oman can be taken to reflect more the attitude of the writer then the true events of the period.
This interpretation of the Devil and damnation reflects and starkly contrasts the work of Dante Alighieri in his Canto XXXIV of the Divine Comedy: Inferno. Looking at the themes of Constantine through overview, specific moments in the movie and in comparison with Dante’s work, one finds that this movie touches on the role of Satan and evil being needed for the world to be in balance. To look at the movie in a chronological sense, one sees the early life of John Constantine as he deals with the “gift” of seeing pieces of Hell on Earth. He tries to quell this by taking his own life, which in Catholic doctrine is ground for damnation. In the moments before he is revived he experiences a lifetime of horrors as his body is constantly ripped apart and annihilated in Hell.
It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692 and 1693. Although both authors rely on fear and persuasion, Edwards depends more on imagery and figurative language while Miller utilizes allegory and dramatic techniques. "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" combines vivid imagery of Hell with observations of the world and citations of the scripture. Edwards hoped that the imagery and message of his sermon would awaken his audience to the horrific reality that awaited them should they continue without Christ. “If it were not for God's restraints, there are, in the souls of wicked men, hellish principles reigning which, presently, would kindle and flame out into hellfire (Edwards 1).” "The wrath of God is like great waters that are dammed for the present.
“North End Faust” By Ed Kleiman 1. The title of this story uses an allusion. “Faust or Faustus (Latin for "auspicious" or "lucky") is the protagonist of a classic German legend who makes a pact with the Devil in exchange for knowledge. The meaning of the word and name has been reinterpreted through the ages. "Faust" (and the adjective "Faustian") has taken on a connotation distinct from its original use, and is often used today to describe a person whose headstrong desire for self-fulfillment leads him or her in a diabolical direction” (Wikipedia).
“The Devil and Tom Walker” Michael Nwaogu English 11 Mr. Ortiz Period 2 February 1, 2013 A story of tragedy in both religion and business. In the story “The Devil and Tom Walker” by Washington Irving, Tom is egotistic and has an impatient approach towards everything, Tom doubts the decisions he make with the devil due to the exchange of his soul to the devil to become an usurer. Washington Irving’s story relates to the “Faustian” archetype because Tom Walker also sales his soul to the devil but, somewhat there’s differences between eachother Faust an old German character who sold his soul to the devil exchange for knowledge as for Tom Walker he exchange it for money; as for the third-person omniscient shows how people felt towards moneylenders throughout the story, this is how we can infer about cultural attitudes about the people. Washington Irving’s story relates to the Faustian archetype because Tom Walker similar to Faust, the character Faust in the German
Texts reflect the social, economic and historical contexts of which the author compose their work in. Both Mary Shelley’s 19th century gothic novel “Frankenstein” and the science fiction film “Blade Runner” directed by Ridley Scott propose similar concepts even though their work were compose during different era. As a Romanticist, Shelley put down the idea of man playing ‘God’, Scott’s responds to Shelley warning is also condemn man’s thoughtless ambition. However the context of greed and mass industrialisation shifts the criticism onto the pursuit of commercial dominance. Both texts have used many language techniques and features to describe similar dystopian visions result from man’s abandonment of nature.
The True Meaning Behind Candide Candide is a literary work by Francois-Marie Arout, more commonly known by his penname, Voltaire. Candide, otherwise titled Optimism, is the tale of a young German lad named Candide and the adventures that he undergoes. While the plot of the novel is interesting, the book is considered a classic because of the not-so-subtle humorous ridiculing of everything that Voltaire wished to mock. Voltaire ridicules the church, the state, and everything in between through the use of allegory. Voltaire used certain literary techniques and language, such as humor, in order to effusively express his contempt of what was happening in his world.
Mr. Utterson explains quite often, “I incline to Cain’s heresy,” he used to say quaintly: ‘“I let my brother go to the devil in his own way,”’ By referring to the tale in the Bible of Cain and Able, the reader can easily understand Mr. Utterson for who he really is. The second allusion describes the relationship of Dr. Lanyon and Dr. Jekyll. Dr. Lanyon explains to Mr. Utterson, “such unscientific balderdash,” added the doctor… “would have estranged Damon and Pythias.” He refers to the