“The Star” is a science-fiction story written by the English author, Arthur Clarke. The short story features an unnamed Jesuit priest who is the chief astrophysicist of an outer space expedition. Clarke’s sci-fi short story intends to discuss human nature and to present the challenge that every man experiences- conflict between his faith and science. The author attains this purpose by using vivid imagery, symbolism and elaborate characterization. Characterization plays a major role in shaping the theme of Clarke’s sci-fi story. The author uses a Jesuit priest as the protagonist to convey his point that even the Continue reading...
