Aaaand we're back to Leota's Garden. The main character, Anne, seems to be a Christ figure, to a certain extent. Of course, Leota's Garden is a christian novel, therefore Christ is the ultimate Christ figure in it, but as far as the human character goes, Annie gets the award on this one.
1) Crucified... Well not exactly, although you could say she was emotionally crucified. And by her own mother, someone she cares about, and wants the best for. Nora, Annie's mother, continued to push her to be someone other then herself, and... well you'll have to read it. Basically, Nora treated Annie like dirt.
2) In agony... Emotional agony, you betcha. Annie is a burden bearer throughout the novel. She so wishes that the family would be reunited, that her mother would accept her as who she is, that her grandmother would be loved by the rest of the family again, that Sam would stop being so... romantic? The list goes on and on.
3) Self - Sacrificing... Well, she did give up schooling, her social life, and just about all freedom to take care of her grandmother, when she needed in-home-care that was too expensive to afford.
4) Good with children ... Yes, yes, and yes. The neighborhood kids are invited to a Halloween party at Leota's house, generously hosted by Annie, who tells them the story of Adam and Eve, as a horror story. How evil came into the world, what's more horrifying then that?
5) Good with loaves, fishes, water, wine... What about turkey? Annie makes a mean Thanksgiving Turkey. And Jesus was known for nurturing the body and the spirit through food, drink, and ministry. Thanksgiving meals are pretty nurturing, if you ask me.
6) 33 years of age... Nope, Annie is just 18. Surprising, right?
7) Employed as a carpenter... Nope, but Annie is an artist, and I think just about anyone who creates, or builds things falls into the artist category, so its similar, in a way.
8) Humble modes of transportation... Afraid not. Annie's dad bought her a Lexis, at least I think it was a Lexis. Not quite sure.
9) Walked on water... Nope.
10) Arms outstretched... Annie is very caring and open minded towards everyone, and is sure to welcome anyone. Outstretched.
11) Alone in the wilderness... Not really, no. She likes to garden though. Does that count?
12) Tempted by Devil... Anne was tempted by a great, but slightly miss lead fellow by the name of Sam. Poor Sam was shot down. Rejected.
13) In the company of thieves... Annie has befriended the residents of a bad neighborhood, its a stretch, but I think it counts.
14) Creator of parables... Not really, no.
15) Buried, but arose... Nope
16) Has disciples... Uhhh, not yet?
17) Very forgiving... EXTREMELY.
18) Came to redeem and unworthy world... Well she is set on reuniting her family, and helping them to become redeemed. And I don't think they deserve a bit of redemption. It's a good thing I'm not God.
Eleven out of Eighteen. Not bad, Annie, Not bad.
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