The Green Mile As both Jesus and John are parallels, so are their characterizations. In the wee years around Jesus, the inconceived son of Joseph and Mary, basically came from nowhere, as the story goes. John Coffey also came from nowhere. Both Christ and Coffey are trying to save humanity, the young girls in the movie being a symbol of humanity. John Coffey could heal urinary tract infections. Jesus healed the lepers. Both men tried …showed first 75 words of 282 total…

…showed last 75 words of 282 total…of a corrupting society. He was killed for his beliefs. John Coffey on the other hand was killed by accident. He was thought to have premeditatedly killed the two girls. It was an accident to be found with them. Paul spread Jesus’ message, and Mr. Jangles carried the message of John Coffey. Jesus Christ and John Coffey were similar in their personalities and destinies, but there were slightly different motives behind their consequences. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**