A Philosophical Exploration of Cultural Values and Christian Metaphors of Redemption in Western Literary Classics

Abstract

This paper delves deeply into the Christian metaphors and the theme of redemption in Western literary classics. By analyzing classic works from different periods, it reveals their connotations, forms of expression, and influences on Western literary creation and culture. The study finds that Christian metaphors and the theme of redemption are presented in diverse forms in Western literary classics. From *The Divine Comedy* to modern literary works, they are shown in unique ways, reflecting the spiritual features of different eras. These themes have enriched the literary imagery and symbol system, shaped unique character images and spiritual worlds, constructed distinctive narrative structures, and deepened the themes of literary works. Culturally, they reflect the values and belief systems of Western culture, reveal the historical changes and spiritual crises of Western society. From a cross - cultural perspective, they have both differences and commonalities with themes in Eastern literature, and have important implications for contemporary literary creation, cultural exchanges, and the spiritual pursuits of humanity.