GOD HAS TAKEN YOUR MOTHER. MY HANDS WERE THE INSTRUMENT. GOD HAS TAKEN MY HANDS. I AM GOD'S INSTRUMENT.
In "A Prayer for Owen Meany," the character Owen believes that he is a divine instrument in the world, tasked with carrying out God's will. His perspective is deeply influenced by the tragic event involving his mother's death, which he thinks was orchestrated by God through his actions. This heavy burden shapes his identity and his sense of purpose, leading him to embrace the role of being a vessel for God's...