A Prayer for Owen Meany

why does the word martyr apply to owen

what does it mean to be a martyr

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A Martyr is generally understood as a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion or beliefs. Owen sacrifices himself by redirecting the grenade out the window to save the children.

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