The Rebirth of Felix Prosper

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This paper anaylzes the spiritual rebirth and development of the main character, Felix Prosper, in the book "The Double Hook." It describes Felix's initial 'place' in life, and details his changes through out the course of events that are played out in the story.

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"In Sheila Watson's The Double Hook, events and images conspire to entangle Felix Prosper in the town's regeneration, taking him from his lonely contentment to the heart of the community and leading him to his own rebirth. Felix is a man content in the serenity of his life. He takes no action, contented to sit in the sun, fish, and play his fiddle (31). A succession of wrongful actions by James Potter force changes in Felix and the town. Felix is called on in response to these actions. Within Felix is the power of a spiritual leader. Throughout the novel Felix is forced to deal with the consequences of James' actions. Through his responses to others and himself, Felix finds the power within him to be a spiritual leader and is himself reborn along with the town."

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