The+Prophet

The Prophet The prophet is the character in a story that brings messages of truth and change. They always know what is to come. They always seem unwelcomed by their peers and other community members. This is most likely due to the fact that prophets have the element of warning and enlightenment, and most people don't want messages of disaster and possible destruction. Though often the bearers of bad news, prophets often show grace in the delivery of the message. Though meaning well, the delivery of the message usually causes controversy in the community. Prophets have the ability to see and tell the truth and they insist on getting the truth heard, despite the possible danger to himself. Their messages often bear relevance for many generations. Samuel was the last of the Hebrew judges and the first of the major prophets. At the age of 12 he began hearing a voice. He assumed it was Eli and went to inquire as to what he was calling him for. Eli sent Samuel back to bed, insisting that he hadn't said anything. After this occurred a few more times, Eli came to the conclusion that it was the voice of God and gave Samuel instructions on how to handle the situation. Samuel responded to Him and God told Samuel that the sons of Eli were evil. This reulted in the dynasty being condemned to destruction. This was in contrary to the promise from God that the dynasty would last forever. When Samuel was asked by Eli to tell him honestly what God had told him, and upon hearing what had been said, he responded that God should do what seems right to himself.

In Greek mythology, Apollo granted Cassandra the gift of prophecy for her great beauty. In another version, Cassandra spent the night at Apollo's temple when the temple snakes licked her ears, giving her the the power to hear the future. Apollo deeply loved Cassandra, but when she did not return her love, he cursed her so that her gift would forever be a source of pain. Cassandras powers were true, but would now be disbelieved by men. Though she speaks the fall of Troy to the Athenians, she is considered a madwoman. Even though she could see the destruction of Troy, she was unable to do anything to prevent it. Cassandra announces word of the trouble to come, but no one believes her, and she is forced to witness her brother Hector's body returning to the city.

Yoda is the oldest member of the Jedi Council in the Star Wars universe. He is noted as being the wisest, most powerful Jedi, as well as being highly skilled in lightsaber combat. Yoda often glimpses into the future while meditating. This happens breifly when he reluctantly decides to train Luke Skywalker. During training Luke gets a vision of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa being captured and tortured at Cloud City. Luke loses concentration and knocks Yoda down. Luke wonders if they will survive, and wants to attempt saving them, and asks this of Yoda. Yoda lowers his head and closes his eyes. After a moment he explains that the future is always moving, and if Luke was to leave, he would destroy all Han Solo and Princess Leia had "fought and suffered for." This is one small example of Yoda glimpsing into the future to get information or to aid friends.

Sibyll Trewlaney is the Divination at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizadry. She predicts the death of one of her students each year, and this prediction fails to come true. Thus, she is not taken seriously as a Seer by her fellow teachers or students. This is proven to be false from time to time when she proves herself by giving predictions that come true. She is the great great granddaughter of the celebrated Seer, Cassandra Trelawney. She inherited the trait of being Seer from her great great grandmother. She was hired by Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, due to going into a prophetic trance while he was interviewing her. She prophesied to Harry warning him of dangers to come, this was on of the ones that came true in the end, providing proof to the fact that she is indeed, a true Seer.

WHAT DOES THE PROPHET SAY ABOUT US?

The prophet is proof to humans that there is life after death. To many people, life would not be worth living unless they were sure, or at least believed, that there would be an afterlife. Since the prophet can sometimes act as a middleman to the supernatural and the mortals, he is decent evidence. The prophet is also a holder of immense wisdom. I think this shows man that there are answers to his questions. The prophet in a way is confirmation that someone, does in fact, hold the answer. Knowing this is, in a way, is a comfort to the seeker. I think the prophet overall is an archetype that effects us positivly. Through both showing us that we are not living our lives without purpose, or that there are answers to our inquiries.