The novels The Great Gatsby, by F Scott Fitzgerald, and The Old Man and The Sea, by Ernest Hemingway, both include many allusions to Christianity within the depictions of the characters and settings. First, the usage of Christian allusion by both authors show an almost Christ like figure in both novels, and although the depictions of these characters have contrast in appearances there actions and philosophy compare to one another. Next, many objects or places inside both novels represent concepts or values of Christianity. Finally, the purpose for the novels to include concepts of Christianity can be explained through their own religion and incorporation of these concepts in the writing. The authors, F Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemmingway,
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the purpose of this symbolism can be explained through their own faith and views. They both practiced Catholicism during their lives, which most likely introduced them to Christ and the concepts and values associated with it. The usage of these values could be shown as an interpretation of their views on religion and faith, because symbolism of Christ and God within the novels present higher powers at work affecting the story. The lives of both authors had many unfortunate events leading to depressive state, this may have influenced them to incorporate their faith into their novels. For instance, Santiago can be seen as an almost Christ like figure inside the Old Man and the Sea. Jay Gatsby also is seen as a Christ like figure even going as far as claiming himself the son of god. The authors of The old man and the sea, Ernest Hemingway, and The Great Gatsby, by F Scott Fitzgerald, both have different writing styles in their novels, but both incorporate influences of Christianity within …show more content…
These similarities can be from the characters, objects, and both authors’ own background. Santiago and Jay Gatsby share Christ like qualities through both novels. Many objects such as eyes, light, and the fish interpret key concepts and values of Christianity. The background of both authors with Catholicism and its relation to Christianity can be a factor for their usage is Christian symbolism in both novels. Overall, the contrasting storylines of The Old Man and The Sea and The Great Gatsby display correlations to Christanity through the usage of symbolism and
the purpose of this symbolism can be explained through their own faith and views. They both practiced Catholicism during their lives, which most likely introduced them to Christ and the concepts and values associated with it. The usage of these values could be shown as an interpretation of their views on religion and faith, because symbolism of Christ and God within the novels present higher powers at work affecting the story. The lives of both authors had many unfortunate events leading to depressive state, this may have influenced them to incorporate their faith into their novels. For instance, Santiago can be seen as an almost Christ like figure inside the Old Man and the Sea. Jay Gatsby also is seen as a Christ like figure even going as far as claiming himself the son of god. The authors of The old man and the sea, Ernest Hemingway, and The Great Gatsby, by F Scott Fitzgerald, both have different writing styles in their novels, but both incorporate influences of Christianity within …show more content…
These similarities can be from the characters, objects, and both authors’ own background. Santiago and Jay Gatsby share Christ like qualities through both novels. Many objects such as eyes, light, and the fish interpret key concepts and values of Christianity. The background of both authors with Catholicism and its relation to Christianity can be a factor for their usage is Christian symbolism in both novels. Overall, the contrasting storylines of The Old Man and The Sea and The Great Gatsby display correlations to Christanity through the usage of symbolism and