Blog Post #2

Franklin Herbert makes numerous biblical references in Dune, whether it is implying about a Garden of Eden or Paul being representative of the Messiah. However there are even biblical references in how his characters think. After Hawat allowed an area to be compromised, the Duke repeats "They tried to kill my son!" three times. Three is considered to be holy, as it is the number of the Holy Trinity. Also, Jesus rose on the third day after his death. The reference to attempts on his son's life as well as an allusion to the Holy Trinity may imply that Paul's father may end up being a representation of God the Father, just as Paul seems to be an allusion to Jesus the son. Also, it follows that a third character or theme may end up representing the Holy Spirit.