... 2. 2.3.3 Satan and Fallen Angels Angels are bright still, Though the brightest fell. Macbeth, Act IV, Scene 3. By that sin fell the angels; How can man, then, the image of his Maker, Hope to win by it? Henry VIII, Act III, Scene 2. 2.3.4 Sin and Judgment Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all. Second Part of Henry IV, Act III, Scene 3. But ... take the words of an author's characters and ascribe them to the author. According to Peter Milward (Shakespeare's Religious Background), Shakespeare's familiarity with the Bible is extensive. There is hardly a book in the Old Testament or New T...

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... what she means. "But where are you going to, Helen? Can you see? Do you know?- "I believe; I have faith: I am going to God."" "Where is God? What is God?- "My maker and yours; who will never destroy what he created...I am sure there is a future state; I believe God is good: I can resign my immortal part to him without any misgiving. God ... is my father; God is my friend: I love him; I believe he loves me."" In conclusion, I can see that the book contains a lot of religious symbolism. Jane's first important day is when she meets the Reverend, and even when times are hard she keeps her f...

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• Grade Level: High School