The Dark Crystal
Tara Herbkersman
Mr. Jett
Theology
22 February 2013
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal is an allegorical movie that shows the relationship of good and evil in not only the bible but also the current world. In this movie Jen, the supposed last of the Gelflings, is sent on a quest to repair the dark crystal insuring that Skeksis don’t rule their world forever. Upon his fulfillment of the prophecy the dark and light (good and evil) are united as one being. The Dark Crystal has many components that lead the audience to infer that it is in fact and allegory for the biblical story of Adam and Eve, namely the fall of man, Moses, as well as Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross; moreover, the movies plot bring forth meanings that hold true in todays society. The story of Jen and Kira and the dark crystal itself can be taken in many different ways. First the shattering of the dark crystal could be indicative of the fall of man. Once Adam and Eve broke their covenant with God they were thrust out of paradise and their decedents were fated to live grueling existences with the stain of original sin on their souls. After the dark crystal was shattered the world of the Gelflings was ruled by the Skeksis and covered by an ominous cloud of evil. The Skeksis also worshipped a type of idol emperor, which is symbolic of Moses’ people worshipping false gods while in the desert. This point is further proven with the fact that the Skeksis palace is placed in a desert setting with nothing surrounding it. The desert itself, being dry and barren, is representative of the Skekis turning away from God (light). God never gave up on his people or broke his covenants, which is why in The Dark Crystal “humanity” is given a second chance when Jen’s time comes to restore the crystal. Jen is an allegoric figure for Jesus in the movie The Dark Crystal. Just as Jesus’ coming was prophesized so to was Jen’s. It was said that a Gelfling was the only one who could repair the crystal, just as only
Mr. Jett
Theology
22 February 2013
The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal is an allegorical movie that shows the relationship of good and evil in not only the bible but also the current world. In this movie Jen, the supposed last of the Gelflings, is sent on a quest to repair the dark crystal insuring that Skeksis don’t rule their world forever. Upon his fulfillment of the prophecy the dark and light (good and evil) are united as one being. The Dark Crystal has many components that lead the audience to infer that it is in fact and allegory for the biblical story of Adam and Eve, namely the fall of man, Moses, as well as Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross; moreover, the movies plot bring forth meanings that hold true in todays society. The story of Jen and Kira and the dark crystal itself can be taken in many different ways. First the shattering of the dark crystal could be indicative of the fall of man. Once Adam and Eve broke their covenant with God they were thrust out of paradise and their decedents were fated to live grueling existences with the stain of original sin on their souls. After the dark crystal was shattered the world of the Gelflings was ruled by the Skeksis and covered by an ominous cloud of evil. The Skeksis also worshipped a type of idol emperor, which is symbolic of Moses’ people worshipping false gods while in the desert. This point is further proven with the fact that the Skeksis palace is placed in a desert setting with nothing surrounding it. The desert itself, being dry and barren, is representative of the Skekis turning away from God (light). God never gave up on his people or broke his covenants, which is why in The Dark Crystal “humanity” is given a second chance when Jen’s time comes to restore the crystal. Jen is an allegoric figure for Jesus in the movie The Dark Crystal. Just as Jesus’ coming was prophesized so to was Jen’s. It was said that a Gelfling was the only one who could repair the crystal, just as only