C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned author, has wrote hundreds of novels throughout his career. Many of these novels are thought to be inspiring in a Catholic sense because of Lewis’ religious background. Specifically, in Perelandra, one of his greatest works, Lewis’ incorporates many Catholic themes and traditions into his novel; one of which themes references the story of the Garden of Eve. Moreover, the two main characters in Perelandra, Elwin Ransom and the Un-Man, could possibly resemble Adam and the Devil.
Initially, the Un-Man was portrayed as a sane being, showing no signs of corruptness, but as the story progressed, the Un-Man slowly begins to reveal his imperfections. For example, when Lewis revealed his history of torturing small animals, the Un-Man’s imperfection was captured in that single moment (Baxter). In relation with the Devil, one can infer that the Devil and the Un-Man both had a disrespect for God’s creature. Even more, Lewis described the Un-Man by writing, “It was beyond vice as the Lady was beyond virtue” (Lewis 89). Essentially, Lewis is writing that the Un-Man was …show more content…
Moreover, the only woman figure in Perelandra is the Green Lady and in the biblical story of The Creation, Eve was the first woman that God created. So in essence, Ransom is Adam, because he has taken a liking for the Green Lady. Evidently, this is shown after Weston begins talking to the Green Lady. Lewis narrates, “Ransom felt that his only advantage had been taken from him” (Lewis 68). It was at this moment, that Ransom felt jealous, almost as if he was being robbed. In the Creation, Adam and Eve were destined to love each other and fill the world with humanity. Therefore, one can infer that Ransom and the Green Lady were destined to be in love almost how the Adam and Eve were supposed to have feelings for each
Initially, the Un-Man was portrayed as a sane being, showing no signs of corruptness, but as the story progressed, the Un-Man slowly begins to reveal his imperfections. For example, when Lewis revealed his history of torturing small animals, the Un-Man’s imperfection was captured in that single moment (Baxter). In relation with the Devil, one can infer that the Devil and the Un-Man both had a disrespect for God’s creature. Even more, Lewis described the Un-Man by writing, “It was beyond vice as the Lady was beyond virtue” (Lewis 89). Essentially, Lewis is writing that the Un-Man was …show more content…
Moreover, the only woman figure in Perelandra is the Green Lady and in the biblical story of The Creation, Eve was the first woman that God created. So in essence, Ransom is Adam, because he has taken a liking for the Green Lady. Evidently, this is shown after Weston begins talking to the Green Lady. Lewis narrates, “Ransom felt that his only advantage had been taken from him” (Lewis 68). It was at this moment, that Ransom felt jealous, almost as if he was being robbed. In the Creation, Adam and Eve were destined to love each other and fill the world with humanity. Therefore, one can infer that Ransom and the Green Lady were destined to be in love almost how the Adam and Eve were supposed to have feelings for each