Analysis Of Vegesians 2: 1-18

In this passage, King’s presentation of logos is genius. He effectively shows the clergymen two sides of the community, the one of complacency and the other of hatred and cynicism. In this excerpt he does not attempt

Therefore I'll none of it. Honour is a mere scutcheon. And so ends my catechism." (5.1.129-140)

Pg. 10 “This really revolutionary revolution is to be achieved, not in the external world, but in the souls and flesh of human beings.”

Half a century prior, Ill “[denies] paternity” of his illegitimate child with Claire, bringing “along two witnesses” whom he has bribed in order to escape his sentence (32), sentencing Claire to a life of prostitution. The contradiction between Ill’s connection to Christ and life of sin mocks what Christ is. If Ill can still function as a Christ figure while having committed major sins, then Christ could have done the same. Dürrenmatt is arguing that the church itself is not free of sin, as much as they would like to appear to be. Connections and contradictions between Ill and Christ satirize Christ and mock the church.

In the beginning of the paragraph, King talks about being an extremist. The clergymen the

King us the appeal to ethos to let the clergymen know that he is not an “outsider” who is coming in stirring up trouble. The clergymen do not

The beginning of King’s speech starts with his address to “[his] fellow clergymen” (1). Throughout and with multiple examples, King attempts to back up his argument with the appeal of logos. One of King’s main arguments in his letter

14. Explain Francis’ metaphor: “My wife is the very brick and mortar of the church.”

a. “As much hath been said of the advantages of reconciliation, which, like an agreeable dream, hath passed away.”

(Page 931, Act 1).

A. Observe the loyalty and dedication of this church. Here was a church in the shadow of Satan’s throne and Jesus applauds their dedication. Visualize the enormous struggle of these devotion disciples in the midst of devils. The command center of Satan is a strategic place where he can best use his influence. Jesus tells them, “You remain true to my name.” He commended them for holding fast to his name. The Greek here carries the idea of seizing the name and holding fast to it. They would not trade His name for anything or link it with the pagan gods of Pergamum. They refused to budge on their views for his person. They held firmly to that truth.

Finally, he addresses to the Emperor by informing that Christians do seek to be member of another kingdom, Kingdom of “God” and not the kingdom of “human one.”

This letter not only incriminates God but it also incriminates the church. In their duty to come to the aid of the unloved and depressed they have failed and instead begun to play God themselves, judging society's mistakes in the name of righteous superiority. This is evident in Pauline's successfully achieved martyrdom at the cost of her marriage and the lives of her children.

In his second statement, he asserts that ?when a man doth a thing, which notwithstanding any thing

Thomas replies, “He is also a descent of St. Peter, the only link to Christ.” He knows Apostolic Succession is a main reason why it is wrong to let the King overrule the