Most of the symbols in Promises are obvious. On page 5 Nell is admiring James’ wedding ring. She “looked at the diamonds on both sides of the cross on his ring. It matched hers.” Their matching wedding rings are like no others, and they play an important role in Promises and its sequel, World Eternal: Proselytes. As you may have guessed, they stand for their love for each other.
Promises contains many scenes where the Darden family is eating. At times only James and Nell are dining together, but often their table is surrounded by other family members and friends. What better way to show family togetherness, love, and unity? As food gives comfort, so does the love and support of family members.
Promises contains many scenes where the Darden family is eating. At times only James and Nell are dining together, but often their table is surrounded by other family members and friends. What better way to show family togetherness, love, and unity? As food gives comfort, so does the love and support of family members.
The cross is always a symbol of God and the sacrifice of Christ, as well as Christianity. Crosses are first mentioned on page 8. “All the colleges and universities have stars on them. A hundred feet in diameter with blue crosses in the middle.” A cross may also signify a burden, an onus that one must carry. Many see the cross as a sign of hope. The cross serves all three purposes in Promises and in Proselytes.
Jim’s college roommate and best friend has long hair tied into a ponytail. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, many young men of the “hippie persuasion” wore their long hair in a tail. To some, it was a symbol of discontent and rebellion against the established norms. Perhaps you can see those traits in Pat, even as his story continues in Book 3 of the World Eternal series.
The promises of Ouima and World Eternal—no more disease, hunger, homelessness, or natural disasters—symbolize man’s striving for wealth, power, and pleasure. In addition, Ouima is Satan, the one who tempts us and draws us away from God. The pleasures that the world offers can destroy our faith and lead us away from God. Of course Christians can have those things and stay faithful, but that doesn’t always happen.
There are other symbols in Promises. Can you discover them? Let me know. Donna Wittlif
Jim’s college roommate and best friend has long hair tied into a ponytail. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, many young men of the “hippie persuasion” wore their long hair in a tail. To some, it was a symbol of discontent and rebellion against the established norms. Perhaps you can see those traits in Pat, even as his story continues in Book 3 of the World Eternal series.
The promises of Ouima and World Eternal—no more disease, hunger, homelessness, or natural disasters—symbolize man’s striving for wealth, power, and pleasure. In addition, Ouima is Satan, the one who tempts us and draws us away from God. The pleasures that the world offers can destroy our faith and lead us away from God. Of course Christians can have those things and stay faithful, but that doesn’t always happen.
There are other symbols in Promises. Can you discover them? Let me know. Donna Wittlif
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