Forgiveness

Forgiveness

Angelica, Suor

is forgiven by the Virgin Mary for ill-considered suicide. [Ital. Opera: Puccini, Suor Angelica, Westerman, 364]

Bishop of Digne

character who forgives Jean Valjean when latter steals the bishop’s valuables. [Fr. Lit.: Les Misérables]

Christ

forgives man for his sins. [Christianity: Misc.]

fatted

calf killed to celebrate return of prodigal son. [N.T.: Luke 15:23]

Matthias

of his brother, for twenty years’ false imprisonment. [Ger. Opera: Kienzl, The Evangelist, Westerman, 264]

Melibee

shepherd who pardons his enemies. [Br. Lit.: Canter-bury Tales, “Tale of Melibee”]

Myriel, Bishop

saintly cleric befriends Jean Valjean after the latter steals his candlesticks. [Fr. Lit.: Victor Hugo Les Misérables]

Porgy

of Bess’s promiscuity with Crown. [Am. Opera: Gershwin, Porgy and Bess, Westerman, 555]

prodigal son

received with open arms by loving father. [N.T.: Luke 15:20–21]

Tannhäuser

unexpectedly absolved by the Pope for sinning in the Venusberg. [Ger. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 932]

Timberlane, Cass

receives Jinny after her extramarital venture. [Am. Lit.: Cass Timberlane]

Titus Roman

emperor pardons those attempting his destruction. [Ger. Opera: Mozart, La Clemenza di Tito, Westerman, 100–101]