Ambassador or Hunter???

       Lions and lambs... lions and lambs... two peculiar animals with so much distinction and symbolism in not only our American culture, but the majority of cultures in the world. I believe these four animals, lions, lambs, serpents and angels all have some biblical tie into them and can be intuitively analyzed precisely as good vs. evil, or Angels vs. Demons, or the prey vs. predators. In my case, I like to think of it as Ambassador vs. Hunter. However, what must first be analyzed are the characteristics of each and every one of those creatures or characters.

First of all, Angels are generally thought to be just holy and pure and the Hallelujah singing choir. Although that is generally true, that is also the misconception of what an angel only is. An angel represents numerous tasks and descriptions as to what their roles are in our lives. They represent or are messengers, divine power, awareness, purity, love, faith, courage, compassion, perseverance, interrelations, renewal, protection-primary function I believe, and illumination. There are a whole lot more I left out of the job description of these angels, but these are the most common forms of angels’ goals and perceptions. I compare myself to an angel, knowing that for the most part, I am a person of integrity and perseverance, and many of the like qualities angels share. I despise all violence and wish no harm upon anyone. Now, here’s some interesting information I researched about angels:

• Cherubim:
  These are throne-bearers for the faithful.  Cherubim are also deemed “the ones who pray.”  They keep constant vigil upon souls in need of strength, faith and renewal.  These types of angels represent purity of heart and innocence.  They invoke a simple, childlike faith and will remind us of the beauty in the small and tender.
• Seraphim:
  These angels are considered to be the light-burners, and will be watchful over the true of heart.  These angels are the watchtowers of faith.  They keep their focus attuned to the faithful, vigilant and determined souls who hunger for the truth of enlightenment.  These angels will also stir the pools of energetic faith within the soul.  They are like kindling for the fires of faith.  They provide fuel on our spiritual path.
• Archangels:
  Among the highest ranking angels, these are the most commonly known angels.  Symbolic angel meanings for this angelic clan deal with strength, protection, guardianship.  These angels will represent themselves as indomitable, warrior spirits.  These angels are also the best known oracles.  Archangels will be very persistent and loquacious in communicating their thoughts to humankind, as typically their messages are incredibly profound.

Symbols associated with various angels include:

• Swords : Conveying protection, leadership, unified focus, purity in thought, valor
• Scrolls : Symbolic of messages, oracles, divine communication, sacred knowledge
• Flame/Torch : Conveys the inner light of the soul – always lit, always fueled by faith
• Wings : Symbolic of the higher evolution of the soul, higher realms of existence, ascension, spiritual mobility
• Hearts : Conveys health, healing, love, devotion and compassion
• Horns: Announcement of vital news, trumpeting of victory, triumphant declaration

Secondly, Lions are usually demonstrated throughout most works of young literature as just evil, vicious, prideful, evil, and so on. And yes, that is exactly what they are. Yet, one may also perceive a lion as a savior or king. Referencing back to the famous movie The Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan is the creator of Narnia and that whole imaginary world. He is the King, or the “Lion King” in those movies who rules and reigns over all. Yet, he is moved with compassion and wrath upon all who serve and fight against him. He is only one of his kinds, and there aren’t any like him. So, if I had chosen to be a lion, it could have been perceived as this. Same thing with Angels; there are evil angels out there in biblical accounts and real life in the spiritual realm and the majority of people do not realize this at all.

Serpents and lambs would typically follow under the two categories I’ve previously discussed with you. The lamb biblically represents Jesus Christ, since he was innocent, sinless, without blame, spotless, pure, and holy. The serpent I tend to envision as the Devil. So, in conclusion, my side of the territory would follow under the lamb and angel, being that I am a true, genuine Christian, never obtaining perfection like Jesus did as the perfect lamb, yet I aim to be more like the perfect lamb and an angel everywhere I g

http://www.symbolic-meanings.com/2009/07/28/symbolic-angel-meanings/

Unveiling the Identity of Prospero

      Prospero's actions in the final act reveal the long restless character about him in all his dignity and splendor and ardor about him. He is so used to his power with magic he realizes his need for a final break in his secret duties and comes back to reality to restore back to himself his dukedom-ship about his true character. He will reflect on all his miseries and success full revenge and plots he unfoiled in his former plans and take a lasting vacation that will retain Prospero from any magical reign he may possess. His righteous duty of sacrifice of his loyal servant, Ariel, serves a purpose as to a hint of humbleness, yet much pride in his heart as he knows he has the power to keep Ariel against his will and promise. Yet, after a few faithful tasks are performed, Prospero grants his freedom in diligence and respect. In this intriguing epic scene, this is the unveiling of Prospero's last spoof of game in his magic.   

   After a long drawn-out period of ruling in self-pity, magic, and desolation or confinement within his own entrapped curse upon his head, Prospero finally decides to relinquish all his powers of secret deception and magic, along with his pride and final revenge to finally relax and take a vacation from his “work”. He announces a huge surprise to all the characters in this play of his retirement of his magic. His “elderly” like actions suggests one or retiring from fifty years of service in a military. It also hints to one who is finally making and following his New Year’s resolution to never again eat such unworthy food like pork. Prospero demonstrates an act of self-control and release from his burden’s and furious, crafty power which has formerly destroyed and restored numerous lives and hopes and events. I found it humorous in this scene how Prospero brought in the crew under a trance by Ariel in a revelation unto Alonso, the King. It would seem as if he would have released the spell from those characters and dragged them in as slaves. 

In addition to that humorous thought, I found it satirical that Prospero would go through such trouble as to reveal behind the curtains Miranda and Ferdinand. This demonstrates a “closed behind doors” privacy invasion I my initial impression of this occurrence. It’s as if a demonstration to reveal their “nakedness is portrayed in this scene. Yet, as portrayed innocently, numerous periods throughout the Tempest, Prospero’s love for Miranda is thoroughly emphasized with passion as we see that not only did Prospero greedily, yet graciously and willingly allowed Miranda and Ferdinand to have an attraction to each other, and commit themselves to a future marriage. But now that Prospero is fully relinquishing his magical duties, he has indefinitely suspended his option of domination over Miranda because of her commitment to marriage.

Although it initially appears as if Miranda has long been traveling drunk on cloud 9 where she makes a startling comment following her sighting of the “humans” walking into her perception or view, this appears, or suggests Miranda’s innocence of character, he naïveté, and genialness. Miranda acts as though she has lived like Tarzan for ages and has seen nothing but apes and her love (Ferdinand). Perhaps she is just in awe or amazement, or just delighted to see all those characters. Miranda’s quality of character justifies Prospero’s acts and character, and further serves to emphasize and demonstrate Prospero’s relinquishing of power, and his sense of humility in one perspective. Prospero’s action s of accusations and forgiveness appears to make him initially arrogant as I perceived this to demonstrate a god-like action or heart. Yet, I see that he is trying to restore peace to the crew and Alonso, the King, as he forgives all who have wronged him. He is displaying a Christian-like behavior in this sense.

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