Power of a hero

Power of a hero

In the novel “The Power and the Glory”, Graham Greene uses the idea of “hero worship” in many of the character designs. A hero is, as described by Merriam Webster’s Dictionary, a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities or one that shows great courage. People in society feel that they need a hero to look up to or to worship to feel good about everyday life. No matter who the hero is the person will always respect him/her for what they have done to earn their noble traits. That is what the person will remember. In the novel, Greene shows how, through psychological perspectives, people worship heroes and why that person is classified as a hero.
Graham Greene’s main character in the story was the “Whiskey Priest”. Although he was considered to be a holy man, he had many faults and was unable to repent for his own sins. The priest was on the run in Mexico because where he lived it was illegal to practice religion. . Anyone who was fo...