![]() The title gives the indication of the main character of the story which provides the pivot of the entire plot. In hi absence, his flock gets misguided and gives way to blind faith and bizarre myths that are imaginative and false. However, after his work is done he leaves. With the same message he returns to lead his flock to the straight path just like Christ. He achieves perfection of flight and learns that greatness lies in compassion and empathy. He struggles for means of survival but on the strength of his resolve turns around his fate. Jonathan is ridiculed, punished and banished for his gospel of truth which is to believe in one’s own greatness. The story is replete with allegorical references to the biblical story of Jesus Christ. ![]() Jonathan is ridiculed for his dreams at the start of the story but by the end, he is worshipped for his great flight which he achieved through his hard work and strength of character. ![]() ![]() It celebrates the idea that every individual is capable of doing great feats if one has determination and self-belief. The moral lesson of the story is to believe in one’s own ability and power of change. ![]()
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