Question

Read this sentence, which contains a biblical allusion from the story "The Lightning-Rod Man."

See, the scroll of the storm is rolled back; the house is unharmed; and in the blue heavens I read in the rainbow, that the Deity will not, of purpose, make war on man's earth."

Which of these statements best conveys meaning of the allusion?

A.
The rainbow signifies a new beginning for Earth after a dark storm.
B.
God will save mankind from war and all manmade and natural disasters.
C.
God uses the rainbow as a sign of his promise never again to destroy all life on Earth.
D.
The storm and the unharmed house are used to signify God’s mercy on humans.

Answer 1

The correct interpretation of the biblical allusion involving a rainbow in "The Lightning-Rod Man" is that it symbolizes God's promise never again to destroy all life on Earth with a flood.

Step-by-step explanation:

The biblical allusion in the sentence from the story "The Lightning-Rod Man" refers to the well-known symbol of the rainbow that appears in the Biblical story of Noah. In this context, referencing a rainbow in the aftermath of a storm carries a significant meaning grounded in the Genesis narrative. After the Flood, God used the rainbow as a sign of His covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy all life on Earth again with a global flood. Therefore, the correct statement that best conveys the meaning of the allusion is:

• C. God uses the rainbow as a sign of his promise never again to destroy all life on Earth.

This captures the essence of the divine promise of mercy and the symbolism of the rainbow representing a covenant of peace between God and humanity after a period of destruction.

Answer 2

The deity will not make war in mans earth