Comparison of specific themes in the Bible

¶ … Biblical Texts

While innovation is generally considered to be the key to success, many writers are well-aware that older recipes can be especially effective when considering a successful story. As a result, a great deal of writers focus on traditional stories and use them as inspiration for the storylines present in their texts. Gary Ross's "The Hunger Games," Raymond Carver's "The Cathedral," and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" all relate to biblical ideas and this makes it possible for readers to gain a better understanding of their plots because they feel that they are familiar.

"The Hunger Games" discuss in regard to a post-apocalyptic future and it appears that this story has little to nothing to do with the bible. However, when considering that it speaks about a society controlled by the government, it appears that the film is actually meant to relate to a biblical story present in the revelation. The beast in chapter 3 of the Revelation is very similar to this government and it similarly wants to exercise as much power as possible over its subjects. Also, chapter 22 in the Revelation claims that individuals who act in accordance with God's commandments are blessed. Thus, people who stay true to their faith are probable to experience success in their endeavors. Katniss, the protagonist in "The Hunger Games," focuses on keeping a moral attitude throughout the contest and is eventually repaid as a result.

Raymond Carver's story expresses religiousness through its title and through the central character's experiences with Robert, the blind man visiting his wife. It appears that the protagonist is well-acquainted with how a cathedral looks like, but fails to understand what it is like to see things from a different perspective until he is actually provided with the opportunity to do so. The narrator in "The Cathedral" seems to be a nihilist and he actually tries to put across his feelings to the blind man hoping that the latter is going to understand him. However, the narrator eventually comes to acknowledge his ignorance after the blind man presents him with matters as seen from his point-of-view. John 14:22 applies perfectly in this situation, considering that it promotes the concept that individuals are probable to express more appreciation toward the world as a whole and toward things that previously seemed uninteresting. James 3:16 also applies in this situation because it emphasizes that jealousy and selfish ambition are probable to disrupt the peace within a family. The narrator has trouble enjoying life to the fullest because he is jealous and envious with regard to his wife's friends.