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Redemption is a powerful and uplifting theme that acknowledges the human potential to succeed after—or in spite of—having failed. Theological understandings of redemption focus on how humans can restore their relationships with God despite having fallen from grace into sin.
- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
- Atonement by Ian McEwan
- The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
- The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall
- All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
- Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper
- Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
- Blame by Michelle Huneven
Ebenezer Scrooge is perhaps the most selfish of men, willing to grow his wealth at the cost of someone else’s happiness. But this year’s Christmas Eve will bring visitors that will see him consigned to misery or be transformed into a gentler, kinder man.
Amir, a wealthy boy, strikes up an unlikely friendship with Hassan, the son of his father’s servant. However, their friendship comes to an end when one fails to prevent a tragedy despite having the opportunity to do so. The price of betrayal is high, but the possibility of redemption presents itself years later. Now, one must survive Afghanistan’s ...
Thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses her older sister, Cecilia, flirting with the housekeeper’s son, Robbie. But the innocence of youth, combined with her concern for her sister, leads to a crime that will forever change their lives. As World War II rages on, the three find themselves set on different paths. Briony must reflect on her actions ...
Sage Singer is very familiar with grief. Her mother died in a car accident some years ago, with her behind the wheel. It left her with a scar across her cheek, a constant reminder of her guilt. Everything changes when she meets Josef Weber, a recently-widowed older man who everyone thinks is a model citizen. When he confides in her one of his most ...
In an outburst of anger stemming from his father’s recent death, Arthur T. Owens picks up a brick and throws it at the trashman. The man survives but Arthur might be sent to juvie forever. Amazingly, the trashman offers a kinder alternative: 120 hours of community service working for him. Arthur is given a list of the seven most important things to...
Marie-Laure LeBlanc is a blind girl fleeing the Nazi’s advance on France. With her is a magnificent diamond, possibly cursed, and absolutely coveted by the Nazis. Werner Pfennig is a talented youth who earns a place beside the Nazis, tracking down any sign of resistance. As he learns more about the human cost of his work, he begins to seek a path a...
Driven by poverty and dreams of glory, Rodion Raskolnikov murders a pawnbroker, as well as her sister. In a panic, he only steals a paltry amount, leaving much of the late pawnbroker’s wealth behind. Riddled with guilt and disgust, Rodion seeks redemption in different ways. But he soon learns that blood is never easy to wash off one’s hands.
Beginning at the age of five, Megan Phelps-Roper became an active member of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for its extreme views against the LGBTQ+, other religions, and atheists. Growing up, she became its Twitter spokeswoman, spouting its doctrine to everyone on the internet, whether they wanted to hear it or not. Soon, however, people from a...
Lin, a convict, escapes Australian imprisonment and flees to India, where he hopes to disappear. Surrounded by the unknown, he sets up a clinic in the slums, hoping to find a place where he can belong. The search unexpectedly leads him to war, through the underworld, and past betrayal. His crimes are heavy, and his journey toward redemption is just...
Patsy MacLemoore is a history professor with a wild streak. Prone to heavy drinking and blackouts, she wakes to a nightmare that forces her to face her demons. She spends the rest of her life trying to atone for a deadly mistake. Until decades later, when new information turns up, causing her to reevaluate her life.
Nov 24, 2016 · Redemption through literature relies on our transformative encounters with beings and things and events that “might conceivably have moral relevance—might conceivably alter one’s sense of what is possible and important” (CIS, p. 82).
- Tracy Llanera
- tracy.llanera@mq.edu.au
- 2017
Jun 11, 2020 · This chapter reconstructs the overlooked concept of redemption in Rorty’s oeuvre. Its goal is to anchor Rorty’s entry into the debate on modern nihilism. The chapter begins with an interpretation of redemption as a motivational force behind his...
- Tracy Llanera
- 2020
Amos Decker and his FBI partner Alex Jamison are visiting his hometown of Burlington, Ohio, when he's approached by an unfamiliar man. But he instantly recognizes the man's name: Meryl Hawkins. He's the first person Decker ever arrested for murder back when he was a young detective.
Commonly regarded as one of the greatest novels of all time, 'Les Misérables' has captivated readers for generations. It is an intricate novel filled with complex, powerful characters who struggle to find love, freedom, and redemption.
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Mar 17, 2024 · Its exploration of themes such as sin, guilt, hypocrisy, and redemption makes it an enduring work of literature. Hester Prynne, with her dignity and quiet resilience in the face of unrelenting judgment, emerges as a powerful and enduring symbol of strength and defiance against societal norms.
