Answer:
The concept of "agent" has many variations and interpretations..the sign for "person" is sometimes initialized with the letter "P" but in everyday signing there is generally no reason to use the "P" handshapes. You can just use "flat" hands..When you use the PERSON-[agent] sign in combination with other signs you should always use "flat" hands (not "P"-hands)
Answer:
The answer is yes. Melville is really criticizing the Christian Missionaries.
Explanation:
Because he uses many biblical, scientific, and mythological themes to built his story. The lighting -rod man is a representation of the missionares, while the narrator represents Melville beliefs. The center idea of the story is that the christianism convertion is destroying the cultures, values, and customs established before. The convertion is not about real spiritually, but about imposing the missionaries way of living. The narrator tries to dissuade his neighbors from believing in the lightining rod man, Melville believes in a God full of love and not in a God or religion imposed by fear.
