Annotated Bibliography Irving, John. A Prayer for Owen Meany. Ballantine Publishing Group, 1989. This novel by John Irving is the primary source text. Reilly, Edward C. ““The Magnitude of a Miracle” A Prayer for Owen Meany.”” Novels for Students, vol. 78, no. 1, pp. 113-117. 14, Gale, a.k.a. Gale, 2002. Gale Literature Resource Center, link.gale.com/apps/doc/H1420040745/LitRC?u=ko_k12hs_d60&sid=bookmark-LitRC&xid=3238dbe8. Accessed 20 Feb. 2024. In his paper, The Magnitude of a Miracle, literary critic Edward Reilly argues that the theme of religious faith almost exclusively drives the plot of the novel A Prayer for Owen Meany. Reilly holds great familiarity with John Irving’s writing, as he is the author of a novel of criticism on all of Irving’s greatest works.
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Though John is the novel's narrator, conversely, most of the narrative focus is on Owen, who Reilly believes is a symbol of Christ. Moreover, Owen shapes the lives of those around him in a Christ-like manner and even his dialogue – written in all capitals– is a reference to Jesus, inspired by the New Testament where Christ’s remarks appear in red text. Furthermore, if a thesis discussing faith, and specifically Owen’s role in it, is selected, one can analyze Reilly’s takes on religion in the novel either in agreement or denial of his claims. Walker, Nancy. A.
Though John is the novel's narrator, conversely, most of the narrative focus is on Owen, who Reilly believes is a symbol of Christ. Moreover, Owen shapes the lives of those around him in a Christ-like manner and even his dialogue – written in all capitals– is a reference to Jesus, inspired by the New Testament where Christ’s remarks appear in red text. Furthermore, if a thesis discussing faith, and specifically Owen’s role in it, is selected, one can analyze Reilly’s takes on religion in the novel either in agreement or denial of his claims. Walker, Nancy. A.