I agree with this statement, the book was incredibly symbolic. The plot is based on the biblical story of Jesus' crucifixtion, but it is a Jamaican version. Bra' man spiritual healing powers is symbolic of Jesus' powers. Minnette, a former prostitute symbolizes Mary Magdalene, a former prostitute and a faithful believer in Jesus.
In the story rumors of Bra' mans' powers spread causing him to gather a large following, this is symbolic of the Jesus and his followers. Some of Bra' mans' followers tried to touch and wash his feet this is also symbolic of Jesus and his followers.
Later on Bra mans' followers turned on him just as jesus' own did.
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