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A review by helgamharb
The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
5.0
An unnamed priest is on the run during the 1930s’ persecution of Catholic priests by the anti-clerical government in Mexico.
Our protagonist who has succumbed to alcoholism, is running away from authorities and if possible, hides in pious people’s houses.
Nevertheless he constantly chastises himself for his flight. He is torn between giving himself up, continuing his escape and fighting against the persecutors by secretly administering confessions and baptisms, albeit drunk.
Is he a coward? Should he have martyred himself like many of his brothers?
Or is he a hero?
Our protagonist who has succumbed to alcoholism, is running away from authorities and if possible, hides in pious people’s houses.
Nevertheless he constantly chastises himself for his flight. He is torn between giving himself up, continuing his escape and fighting against the persecutors by secretly administering confessions and baptisms, albeit drunk.
Is he a coward? Should he have martyred himself like many of his brothers?
Or is he a hero?