biblical allusions in literature; symbolism and purpose Flashcards
1
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creation of eden
A
it is a beautiful garden/ paradise
made by god
represents birth/ life
the world was made in 6 days, god rested on the 7th, made garden as a paradise for humans
2
Q
tower of babel
A
tower made by ppl to challenge god’s power
god punished them by scattering and creating new languages so it would be harder for them all to revolt against him
caused diff languages
communication/ language barriers
represents division/ conflict – superiority complex
