a small correlation - Addison Zanda

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In Act V of Tartuffe, we read about the life of Orgon and the small mysteries that surround him. His rotten behavior comes from the deceitfulness of Tartuffe. Orgon had wanted to pay for his rash and gullible decisions, but not only the King, his family too forgave him and restored him. His sane and rational behavior had been restored as well. I don't know if this correlates at all, but it kind of reminds me on the story of the Parable of the Lost Son. In the story of the lost son, we find a contrast between the response of the father and that of the older brother. In Luke 15:11-32, verse 24 states, "for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found." The father was forgiving and overjoyed while the older brother grew to be very bitter. The father forgave because he was joyful, and the son refused to forgive. We sometimes base our decision to forgive someone whether or not they may deserve it. But lack forgiveness reflects more on the attitude of the person who refuses to offer it than on the person who needs it. What kind of response will we chose to take when someone seeks forgiveness like Orgon or even the lost son?

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Rebecca Belew said…
I love the Biblical allusion you pulled out of this play and really brought it home with the idea that we have a choice to be forgiven and to forgive. Overall, very well written and an amazing point!
September 30, 2019 at 7:31 PM
Cody Ercizer said…
The definitely see the basis for the this parallel, and I think it’s a great one. Regardless of how much someone has done or how rash they have been, when they come to terms and ask for forgiveness.l, the spotlight shifts to ourselves. We must decide to forgive, and if not, to deepen the roots of our bitterness and insecurity in order to further push ourselves from healing and truth. We become the victim of ourselves and our stubbornness. Great blog Addi’.
October 1, 2019 at 7:22 AM
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