For the essay assignment, I am t thinking of using the story "The Fix" by Percival Everett. In this story, Sherman definitely has some qualities that are relatable to Jesus. He can fix things, and everybody wants a piece of him. Just like Jesus, people around him are constantly asking him to fix them. Everett comments on the way some people are... they are constantly trying to be perfect and are looking for a quick fix for everything.
I think "The Fix" is an interesting story because he put Jesus in our shoes today. Everybody always asks "what would Jesus do?" and I guess Everett answers it in his story. Fixing things is a tricky business and he ends up sacrificing himself for the good of others. I think this will be an interesting essay topic—to touch on the philosophical aspects of the story. By comparing Sherman as Jesus, I think Everett comments on the relationship some people have with God, and by looking at the quick fix aspect, I think Everett is commenting on people and their obsession with perfection.
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