Religion

Question 1

Give 6 quotes on religion

Answer 1

1. “Religion of endurance”
2. “Cascade of light”
3. “Was it from heaven..?”
4. “His going therefore must be…a crucifixion
5. “Gestures of supplication”
6. “Why is it Mr Tulloch… that the innocent have always to be sacrificed

Question 2

“Religion of endurance”

Answer 2

Suggests punishments for durors previous sins

Question 3

“Cascade of light”

Answer 3

While duror fears the idea of hell, Jenkins explores the concept of afterlife when prior to the storm the brothers see “a cascade of light” streaming through the trees

Question 4

“Was it from heaven..?”

Answer 4

Calum says he saw his mother in the cascade of light, implying that there is an afterlife. However, neil is cynical and states “There was no such place”.

Question 5

“His going therefore must be…a crucifixion”

Answer 5

Calum too, like christ, must be sacrificed for the good of others. This contrasts with durors hatred of anything with an imperfection

Question 6

“Gestures of supplication”

Answer 6

When calum was shot by duror, he falls and hangs upside down like a crucifix. This portrays his christ like figure and highlights his innocence and goodness

Question 7

“Why is it Mr Tulloch… that the innocent have always to be sacrificed

Answer 7

This refers to Calum being innocent and again being likened to Christ because of his good nature