"Brighton Rock" is the first novel in which Graham Greene incorporates theology. Discuss the author's use of religion and religious imagery.

"Heaven was a word; Hell was something he could trust." Religion is a significant aspect of Graham Greene's Brighton Rock. It gives the reader a chance to explore the religious beliefs and workings that take place in the mind of each of the characters. Religion is not only a matter of the character's beliefs, but is also an important factor in the dilemmas and situations they confront. Whether through Hale's funeral and Ida's unconventional belief …

…em to be something that he does not entirely agree with, even though he covered to Catholicism. At the end of the novel, the priest can be seen to represent Greene's voice and belief on the idea of God, the Devil and most of all, Catholicism: " ...a Catholic is more capable of evil than anyone. I think perhaps- because we believe in Him- we are more in touch with the devil than anyone other people."