The Power And Glory Analysis

Studying Religion: An Introduction Through Cases by Gary Kessler and The Power and Glory by Graham Greene both portray religious aspects. Greene’s novel tells a story about a priest who encounters many religious issue while Kessler’s book gives information and facts about religion. The Power and Glory shows sacred scenes that include multiple types and functions as well as sin and mysticism. Throughout the novel these religious factors are seen through actions of characters. The main character in The Power and Glory, the priest, is no longer allowed to be a priest because the state sees religion as evil and corrupt, this is their idea of evil. With this being said, the priest leaves and runs away. While running away, he encounters many different people. One important theme was the young Juan story. A mother was reading to her children about a boy whom was murdered because he believed in God and in the Church. The young boy listening did not express any interest and the mother realized she failed to impart her sacred beliefs to her children. The mother has failed to pass on sacred rituals to her children because they see no interest in it. Sacred rituals are stylized and symbolic gestures that often repeat themselves in sacred presence. Reading to her children and bringing concepts to their understanding was a ritual she believed in. The …show more content…
These aspects were part of the priest life, they showed his struggles and strengths. Religion appears in daily lives more often than people realize. Rituals happen constantly, sacred places are entered daily, sins happen accidently and purposely, and lastly types and functions occur when change is needed. The Power and Glory presents religious acts in ways that make students think outside the box in order to understand the religious theories and