Pale Rider Allusions

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The newspaper article provides a mini analysis of how Clint Eastwood used Biblical references in the Pale Rider to resonate with the audience. The Preacher from the movie is represented as the conqueror of death, but to the wicked ones like LaHood and his men, he is the Death who was mentioned Revelation 6:8. Eastwood interpreted the religious allusion in a sense that may make some uncomfortable since he portrays the Preacher as a just savior who brings a sword instead of peace so he can raise the righteous and condemn the wicked. The article is relevant to my paper since it gives more depth to the title of my movie. I can use the Biblical allusion of the Four Horsemen as a comparison to Gottman’s Four Horsemen. Since the Preacher symbolizes