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Christian Imagination of Flannery O’Connor and J. R. R. Tolkien | Prof. Raymond Hain

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Exploring Eucatastrophe in Secular Films

This chapter delves into the theme of eucatastrophe in storytelling, examining how two Belgian filmmakers craft narratives with redemptive moments amidst pain and suffering. Through an analysis of one of their films involving a young Muslim boy's path to forgiveness, the limitations of their approach are scrutinized, highlighting a contrast in depth with Christian interpretations of eucatastrophe.

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