These dystopias, according to Butler, are a result of the actions of the American people. In the third chapter there is an analysis of the current state of America, and an examination of how current dystopias can possibly lead to problems in the future. There is also a discussion of the utopian elements within the text such as the establishment of the utopian society, Acorn. There is an analysis of how the protagonist, Lauren Oya Olamina, is aligned with Jesus Christ, and is destined to lead individuals who are ready and willing to hear the truth. This chapter demonstrates how Earthseed is heavily influenced by the Christian/Baptist tradition, but is drastically different from it. There is a comparison between the Christian tradition and the Earthseed belief system. In the second chapter there is an analysis of the fictional religion used in the Parables, Earthseed. The first chapter is also relevant because it demonstrates where the Parables fit into the overall framework of Butler's writing. I also demonstrate how these values and beliefs are integrated into the Parables. The first chapter of this thesis focuses on Octavia Butler's life and works in order to give the reader a better understanding of her perspective, values and beliefs. I researched some African-American history and reviewed a number of books, essays, and articles from scholarly sources regarding the Parables. The principle hypothesis of this thesis is that Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents is in fact a critique of Christian values as well as the human condition in America. The intent of this thesis is to examine the world which Octavia Butler creates in the Parables, and perform textual analysis in order to explore whether or not the Parables are plausible and/or realistic. Her novels, Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents, are categorized as science fiction, but practically every event in the text is based on current or historical experiences. Butler is the most popular African-American, female science fiction writer to date.
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