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Originally Posted by MisterX
Some claim that the Alvin Maker series was based off of the life of Joseph Smith but I find this connection to be very loose at the least. (yet more proof though of Orson's Mormonism in his writing as mentioned by Mr. Toast)
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I think I disagree. I can look at the Joseph Smith story and the Alvin Maker series. For example, both had extraordinary visions. For Alvin, it was the "vision" of the Shining Man (who turns out to be the Red Prophet). For Joseph, it was the vision of God the Father and His Son.
Both had traumatic leg damage that seemed to be miraculously healed. For Alvin, this was when the millstone fell on his leg, and for Joseph (I forget how it happened), it was when he had to have a large portion of his femur (I believe) cut out, which miraculously healed.
Both Alvin and Joseph were in possession of extraordinary objects that both claimed to have obtained through extraordinary means. Alvin had his Golden Plow that he transmuted from iron and brought to life in the forge, and Joseph had the Golden Plates entrusted to him by an angel.
Both stood trial many times for baseless accusations. Alvin that he was a witch, Joseph for many things, among which was inciting the Mormons into rebellion.
Both had older brothers whom they trusted completely. Alvin had Measure, Joseph had Hyrum.
And so on...
MrToast