The Power and The Glory

The Power and The Glory is a novel by Graham Greene, published in 1940. It takes place in Mexico during the time when, in several states, religion (and priests) were outlawed. The hero is a nameless alcoholic priest who has decided, unlike most, to stay in Mexico as a fugitive from the state and a savior to the people. His struggle with the Javert-like lieutenant who is trying to catch him is symbolic of the struggle between God and government. The novel is generally considered a literary masterpiece.

Tropes used in The Power and The Glory include:

• Anti-Hero: the whiskey priest
• Anti-Villain: the lieutenant
• The Noun and the Noun
• What Do You Mean Its Not Symbolic: So. Much. Religious imagery. Which makes sense, because the book is about the conflict between religion and the state...