Prodigal Son ●

: Symbolizes those who openly rebel against God's values. His request for inheritance was culturally offensive, essentially wishing his father dead.

The story follows a specific journey of downfall and restoration. Prodigal Son

: Represents religious legalism. Though he stayed home, he was "lost" in his own way—resentful and unable to share in his father's joy because he viewed his relationship as a transaction based on "slaving" for rewards. Key Narrative Milestones : Symbolizes those who openly rebel against God's values