Judith O'Neill's biography of Martin Luther conveys the idea of rebellion through the format of the writing and the text within. Rebellion is an act of dissent, political or personal, by an individual or group. Oscar Wilde claims rebellion to be "seldom expected, usually justified and rarely subtle." Written for historical purposes, the text itself offers different perspectives to look a Luther's life and the writing style reflects the seriousness of Luther's personality. The slow response of the authorities, as a whole, shows that Luther's rebellion was not expected. The community in Germany divided over the issue, a schism within Europe's two most dominant organisations occurred, indicating that many viewed his actions as justified. The enormous repercussions of Luther's actions and the widespread knowledge of them make it clear that his actions were far from discreet. In learning about Luther's history a deeper understanding of the nature of...