Reformed, The
Arkaditurns from the idea of obtaining power through wealth to a less materialistic goal. [Russ. Lit.: Benét, 843]
transformation from rakish prince to responsible king. [Br. Lit.: II Henry IV]
of Hearts vowed he’d steal no more tarts. [Nurs. Rhyme: Baring-Gould, 152]
repents of sin and rejoins convent. [Medieval Legend: Walsh Classical, 48]
rascally thief; converted, became ordained priest. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 247–248]
becomes Christian proselytizer after Lord’s visitation. [N.T.: Acts 9:1–22]
becomes a merry affair when he abandons his miserliness. [Br. Lit.: A Christmas Carol]
courtesan; converted to Christianity. [Medieval Legend: Walsh Classical, 307]
lustful Roman becomes devout Christian. [Polish Lit.: Quo Vadis, Magill I, 797–799]
Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.