An important aspect of a theme is that it is "universal" which means it can be applied beyond the story itself. Compare and contrast how Mercury and the Workmen portrays the importance of honesty to how another story shows the importance of honesty.

in christian theology, redemption is a metaphor for what is achieved through the atonement; therefore, there is a metaphorical sense in which the death of jesus pays the price of a ransom, releasing christians from bondage to sin and death.

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