Journey Of The Magi

'; Some might argue that the sorrow that Augustine describes at both the deaths of his friend and mother illustrates that death was not looked on as a passage to life in heaven, but as a very sorrowful and deplorable event. Though Augustine admits to feeling great sorrow at the death of those close to him, he goes on to point out that these feelings are merely of the imperfect body. When one lets go and listens to his soul he will see that all things begin and end with God. 'For the senses of the body are sluggish, because they are senses of flesh and blood…They are limited by their own nature (Confessions, ... ... middle of paper ... ...n a rich shroud or embalmed with spices, nor did she wish to have a special monument or a grave in her own country…All she wanted was that we should remember her at your altar, (Confessions, 204). '; This is a very strong example of how different the worlds of St. Augustine and the poet were.

The regrets have even spread to their ... ... middle of paper ... ...s people will die, so that they will be reborn in Jesus Christ. It is a beautiful ending to the poem. T.S. Eliot conveys a powerful message in “Journey of the Magi” of Jesus Christ’s birth and the deaths of the magi. Eliot uses symbolism to paint a picture of the magi’s treacherous journey to see the birth of Jesus and to show the reader must “die” in order to be reborn again through Him.

T.S. Eliot’s poem “The Journey of the Magi” was written the year of Eliot’s baptism into the Church of England in 1927, which made an impact on the content of his poems during that time.1 The poem is written in an allegorical style that has two levels of meaning, literal events, and the symbolic imagery that is evoked with language. Eliot gives the allusion that the poem is about the birth of Christ, but by reversing the situation, he instead parallels the death of Christ, thus forcing a choice upon the reader. The overarching theme of religion, with death and birth at the center is important to understanding this poem. Through the language and symbolic Christian imagery the narrator details the quest of one Magi for Christ, which after he finds that Christ has been crucified, leaves the Magus confused with a feeling of helplessness in a world that has changed, and wondering how he now can find new meaning and purpose for his life.

However, because of pride humans often forget that God is its creator, that are created beings, and which are therefore dependent on God. God sends Death to Everyman because of their ignorance toward him (Goldhamer 2). On some point of our lives we well have to give an account for our actions. Death warns the hero that "before God thou shalt answer" (107). In other words, Death tries to frighten the reader and the character (Goldhamer 3).

Christ dies to grant the redemption for the New Testament in the midst “Of thieves and murderers” (13). Extended metaphors compare the poem to religious references to lead into the conclusion, which relates to a Christian myth. The “tenant” (1) is anyone of us, “Lord” (1) is God, “make a suit” (3) to a redemption for a new contract, “new small-rented lease” (4) to the New Testament, and the “old” (4) lease is the Old Testament. With the extended metaphors, the poem can be understood as another message: only through the Crucifixion that we gain redemption for our sins and the New Testament. The numerous diction relating to God, such as the capitalized He/Him and “heaven”, further indicate that the landlord symbolizes God (5).

Therefore, from the beginning, Sunday became the day of the week for believers to gather in commemoration of when Jesus rose from the dead. Furthermore, there is a clear connection between the Jewish Passover and the Christian Easter, which is why the Jewish feast was adopted for the Easter celebration. However, the festivity differs in the fact that Christians commemorate the anniversary of the death and Resurrection of Christ (Catholic Encyclopedia). For such a holiday, it has always been a concern throughout the Church to have some standardization of when to observe this ... ... middle of paper ... ...alendar seems to have a profound affect on praxis, since the dates of history would change depending on which system was being examined. The biggest change in lifestyle during the controversy would have been caused by Victor as well as the ruling of the Council of Nicaea.

In the opening line of the poem he uses an apostrophe, “Death, be not proud..” to begin with a dramatic tone to argue with death as people’s adversary (Donne 1100). Death is given negative human traits, such as pride, but also inferiority and pretense. Donne’s second quatrain uses figurative language to elaborate on his concept of victory over death. He contrasts death to “rest and sleep” by saying that they are mirrors of death (Donne 1100). Sleep and death are allied and one is the image of the oth... ... middle of paper ... ...death in itself dies.

In the end it was to late. Hamlet's delay in action were results of his Christian and moral beliefs and his need to avenge his father's murder. His procrastination became his downfall leading to the tragic death of his mother, Learertes, Claudius, and himself. Hamlet was the fallen hero that waited to long.

Analysis of Dr. Faustus' Closing Speech Doctor Faustus’ closing speech is unquestionably the most emotional scene in Dr. Faustus. His mind moves from idea to idea in desperation. It highlights the many times that Faustus could have repented, but did not. Yet he shows remorse, calling upon the Christian view that all who repent will be saved, however, this does not hold true for Faustus, indicating that Marlowe is not writing this scene from a Christian point of view. Faustus’ mind is fraught with despair in his final, closing speech.

They don't have a clear picture of the eternal happiness they will miss or the everlasting separation and darkness they will endure. According to the Bible, Hell is a place of choice. As a result, the Bible repeatedly appeals to its readers to choose the way of life rather than the path of death and judgment. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul (Mark 8:36,37)?