eem like synonyms, there is a slight difference in their definitions. Satan is defined as the adversary of God and lord of evil while Lucifer is defined as a fallen rebel archangel, the Devil. By these definitions it is possible to give either name to the Accusing Angel. The Accusing Angel fits the description of the adversary of God because he is sent to torment Job and test his faith. The Accusing Angel could also be depicted as an adversary because of the way he tempts God into allowing him to test Job. The Accusing Angel says that Job must be protected by some kind of divine power and that if he was to fall into hard times, he would curse [God] to [His] face. The Accusing Angel also fits the definition of Lucifer because of the idea that the Accusing Angel is a fallen angel. Thus, the definition of Accusing Angel is a combination of Satan and Lucifer.Mitchell also uses the image of a Serpent to portray evil in his rendering of The Book of Job. The Serpent is not described in great detail until later in the story, but the description given is extensive. The first mention of the Serpent is by Job when he issues his curse. Job says, Let the sorcerers wake the Serpent to blast [the day I was born] with eternal blight. Job introduces the Serpent as extremely powerful, but does not give the reader any information regarding where it came from or what purpose it serves. However, by mentioning sorcerers in the same sentence, Job creates the idea of mystical power and magical strength. The second mention of the Serpent comes when Bildad the Shuhite says that [God] shattered the Ocean with his breath and pierced the primeval Serpent. This comparison, of God to the Serpent, brings the power of the Serpent into context. If God was needed, or is one of the only ones who can pierce the Serpent, it can be assumed that the Serpent is a formidable opponent and being. The use of the word primeval is interesting because it brings a new ...
