The Features of Temptation and Redemption as Implied in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes

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  • Michelle Universitas Dr. Soetomo
  • Anicleta Yuliastuti Universitas Dr. Soetomo
  • Rommel Utungga Pasopati Universitas Dr. Soetomo

Keywords:

Hans Christian Andersen, Redemption, Temptation, The Red Shoes

Abstract

Literature reflects various indication of human’s life, including religious perspectives. That idea involves significance of Supreme Being that makes sense any value of everyday life. Published in 1845, the classic story of Hans Christian Andersen entitled The Red Shoes tells a girl who is obsessed to her red shoes. She is cursed to dance all the time by an angel. She even has to chop her two feet to get rid of the shoes. This eerie story contains moral stories for children alongside with its deep teachings about temptation and redemption. Then, how are temptation and redemption deeply implied in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes? Through qualitative method, this article exposes ideas of temptations felt by the girl whom seeks redemption from God. The girl ignores others as she only focuses on the beauty of her shoes. She is tempted to stay away from God’s teachings. Meanwhile, she realizes that any temptation is meaningless as she turns to God again. In conclusion, the story includes features of moral stories in which temptation is not eternal, but redemption is. The main reality is God himself while any worldly matter is temporary and should be focused only to find infinite grace of God.

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Published

2023-04-10

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Michelle, Anicleta Yuliastuti, & Rommel Utungga Pasopati. (2023). The Features of Temptation and Redemption as Implied in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes. Proceeding International Conference on Religion, Science and Education, 2, 477–486. Retrieved from https://sunankalijaga.org/prosiding/index.php/icrse/article/view/952

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