The Red Badge of Courage
AFTER jim died ," the red sun was pasted in the sky like a wafer ". what does this image suggest ? ( think in terms of warfers , as they are used in the catholic religion )
CHAPTERS 7-9
CHAPTERS 7-9
A wafer in Catholicism represents the body of Christ. The character of Jim Conklin becomes a Christ-figure whose death is a sacrifice. Paul feels redeemed through his friend's sacrifice.