A Day at a Time · Character
The Lord
Title for God, used throughout as the object of worship and trust.
minor
Also known as Himself
First appearance: dedication
The Lord's tie to Mary is one of the pressures that moves A Day at a Time—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Addressed in the closing prayer as the God to whom the work-a-day world belongs.
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With Mary (friendship): Mary has a reverent, devoted relationship with The Lord, often in prayer or worship. With Jesus Christ (family): Jesus and The Lord share a divine familial relationship, often described as Father…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Moral and Spiritual Illustrations
- Exemplary Biblical Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter serves as the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the pro…
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- Mary
friendship · positive
Mary has a reverent, devoted relationship with The Lord, often in prayer or worship. How this plays out →
- Jesus Christ
family · positive
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