A Comparison between Word of Mouse, the Israeli prophets, and Halloweentown

First, recognizing some folks will go totally nuts at the title: Hear me out.

Second, Israel’s history is full of prophets who were true prophets and these were true children of the Lord who were throughout history, either obedient, or disobedient. Even folks like King Uzziah, who did a lot that was wicked, people said he was leprous, - but God. This is kinda my starting point, because I’m not entirely sure on this where exactly to start. The disobedient prophets were often narcissistic and self-focused, though I'm sure they also had their better qualities or folks wouldn't have followed them, and they wouldn't be listed in the history books if they were entirely corrupt as the books say. Even bad children can learn and grow and change somewhat, eventually over a long period of time. Especially if my friend, Evan, is any example, which - he is a great example of this nice change.

My comparison between the children of Israel and the Word of Mouse book is simple. The Mouse in the story is called Isaiah, and on page 29, and then 97 of the book, he says the word “Kibble, and Woof!” A mouse picks up how to bark like a dog living in a laboratory. I’m only about half way through the book, but I’ve skimmed over the ending, and the beauty of this story is how a little mouse befriends the human population in a town so much that they invite him to a church along with his family. “How bright and beautiful is all God’s creation, all creatures great and small.”

Even in the end of Hocus Pocus, Max says to Dani,

that he had to save her,

he’s her big brother.

In Halloweentown, the original film, Marnie is told she has powers, that she’s a witch. This analogy can be carried over directly to the children of Israel having the power and blessing and hand of God over their lives. When she says though “How come I never knew?” it’s because Israel’s history has been pretty much lost over the ages, including the lost tribe of Dan and it’s represented by sapphire and is mostly the peoples of Gaelic or English origin.

In the third film, Marnie says "See, humans have changed." To the Halloweentown council with the power to destroy the doorway between worlds.

Later on, in the film Return to Halloweentown, Marnie attends university, and accepts a present from the Dominion who want to rule Halloweentown. Having learned from her grandmother however, that the Gift can force people into slavery, Marnie ultimately chooses to destroy the Gift with the power to control because she chooses the good of the people. In relation to Israel and this type of Gift, Israel’s obedience and those who bless Israel are blessed. When the prophets spoke, people listened because the prophets had the power of God if they obeyed His command. Now, our only role is to love well, love people, and love God well. “The mouse that has but one hole (for escape) is soon caught.” -Isaiah the mouse. One interesting scene in Halloweentown 4, is when Marnie gets trapped by the Dominion on Halloween night, after she gets back to the future, and has to accept the Gift from them. But she tricks them via the other hole – her brother and mother. The Devil likes to trick people into believing something about themselves that isn't true, but he also tricks us with other things, such as in Harry Potter, Severus Snape lists this line: "Two parchments about how to become a werewolf, with particular emphasis on recognizing it." That particular day- is the title of my best friend's song, "That particular week we didn't know much at all, (about ourselves), that particular year we knew more than we needed (about the Bible and revelation), that particular day I lost it all, I lost myself as I start into fall..."- Matt Sabato

“No team works without teamwork” --Isaiah the mouse. “family is the true creamhorn of life, worth risking your life for.” --Isaiah the mouse.

“Fear and courage are brothers—the kind that drive each other crazy.” --Isaiah the mouse. “Its very important to have something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” --Isaiah the mouse. Thankful that God never leaves us without something to hope for. 1 Corinthians 13 "love always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres, love never fails."

Indeed, that last quote reminds me a lot of the “Hope of the World” song from “Ebeneezer Scrooge, A life exchanged.” Leanna

And after the Gift is destroyed, the people all gather around a nice thanksgiving pumpkin. Even in the second film, “Trapa” and “Apart” go well together with the concept of black and white to color and gray and dark to bright and beautiful like the Word of Mouse book.

blog post by Keli Woods. shared blog (shared site.)