In John Irving's A Prayer For Owen Meany, Owen and Johnny's friendship is clearly special on the surface, but is actually revealed as extraordinary as the characters and story develop. Scenes, dialogue and examples from the story are cited to show how this is a friendship that can't be defined and has no limits.

Appearance vs. Reality is one of the themes that John Irving was trying to get across to readers in his novel "A Prayer for Owen Meany." Appearance does not always reflect reality in "A Prayer for Owen Meany" because lots of things in the novel are not really what they appear to be and the reality behind these things is revealed to us as the novel progresses.

Analyzes themes and symbols contained in the novel A Prayer for Owen Meany, by American author John Irving. Focuses on the themes of faith and destiny. Provides a brief plot summary.

Essay provides an analysis of "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving.

Considers how the ending of John Irving's A Prayer for Own Meany, creates meaning for the whole book.