Whatever salvation he brings is limited to relief from illness . Laurent (2003 ) also observed this reference to Jesus Christ with the character of Coffey . ``[The murderer] killed them with their love . Just the way it happens every day all over the world (p . 535 . Just like Christ , John Coffey has the ability to bear the sins of others and take on their pain . This was even noticed by the prison guards because Coffey spends most of his time silently crying...











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