![]() ![]() He could laugh at all the people who deceived themselves, as he unconsciously deceived his own self. He's like the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man in Wizard of Oz - just the fact that he wanted so badly to be a wizard made him into one. I was also a HUGE fan of the bumbling wizard Schmendrick who (in my opinion) was only fooling himself into believing he wasn't a capable wizard. It is a story of love and innocence that mixes cynicism and hope. But I think it's amazing the way Beagle didn't just throw in a Christ Figure and be done with it.The allegory of Beagle's unicorn isn't uniquely Christian - it defies religious boundaries. Yes, it is a Christian allegory by my interpretation. ![]() And this closer bond can lead humans to do wonderful things. Only by sacrificing a piece of their ineffable essence can they form a closer bond to humans. The main point is that only in fully understanding humans can the ethereal unicorns save themselves. But these cynical themes aren't the main point. The Last Unicorn is a multi-layered allegory: about lost innocence, self-fulfilling prophecies, and self-deception. When I originally picked up this book, I'd expected a cute young adult tale, but never expected such depth. Humans have lost their youthful innocence, and they are no longer able to see things as they truly are - humans have excelled in the art of deceiving themselves. Show More discovers that the world has changed since she last ventured out. ![]()
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