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This 5 page paper discusses the tribut of Augustine to his mother and analyzes her role. Furthermore, this paper compares and contrasts Monica with Rebekah in Genesis and Homer's Penelope (from The Odyssey). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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he had exceptional regard for his mother. Ironically however, it is interesting to see just which attributes he considered complimentary - many of which we would today consider as
negative traits. Comparing this relationship and outlook on womanhood with other notable female historical figures sheds light on how women have been perceived throughout the ages and just how
much these perceptions have changed. St. Augustine and Monica St. Augustine wrote at length about his mother, Monica, in his book called
"Confessions" (St. Augustine, 2002). Monica takes a primary role in that book due to her desire to one day see her son baptized (St. Augustine, 2002). And yet,
Augustine remained a Pagan until he was eventually baptized very late in life, although his mother was indeed alive to witness the event (St. Augustine, 2002). Indeed, Augustine went
through a lifelong, lengthy struggle to become Catholic (St. Augustine, 2002). Basically, Augustine relates how prior to converting to Catholicism,
he struggled with the desires of the flesh, and attempted to overcome them (St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 2002). He is noted as having a vicious and ongoing internal
debate in terms of wanting a peaceful and inner spiritual life and letting go of his past indiscretions (St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 2002). In this way, he refers
to his mother as a source of his inspiration to change his life (St. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, 2002). Augustine
had immense regard for his mother, and views her as a messenger of God who in part was responsible for his own conversion (Augustinian Studies, 2002). He furthermore respects
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