Analysis Of The Poem Judith

In the poem Judith, there are many literary devices that can be shown in the poem. This tale of feminism also contains numerous references to biblical stories and principles, as it mainly serves as a retelling of a biblical story. Many of the seven deadly sins can be observed in this story and it raises some questions as to just how permission can be granted for sins, but Christians are told not to sin at all. The pardoning of a sin prior to its being committed shows quite a bit of hypocrisy among the Christian society and is interestingly and openly told in the story. In the opening scene, the reader is introduced to Judith as a god following woman with one wish in her heart; she wants to kill General Holofernes. Being a strong Christian woman, she spends much time asking God for permission to carry out the sinful task. One day, in lines 5-7, He finally grants her request and she readies for plan to take him out. This part seems very contradictory to the Bible and religious teachings because in Christianity people have always been taught to repent and avoid sin. It is extremely strange to think that God would allow someone to …show more content…
The first one terribly wounds him, as she one cuts through half of his neck. The second blow, sends his head rolling to the floor, where she then picks it up and sticks it in a bag to bring back to her city. This represents a second occurrence of the sin of pride. Judith brings back the head of Holofernes to show everyone what she had done through the grace, or understanding, of God. In line 185, she says, “I deprived him of life...” and that shows her exclaiming her pride in her sin. The entire town lifts her up and gives her praise for the brave act she has just undergone, and she takes most of the credit, barely sharing any with the Creator who decided to make an exception from his own rule book just so she could end a man 's