Paco/Jesus figure in Requiem

One of the most interesting aspects of Requiem por un campesino espanol is the allegorical meaning behind the novel; that is, linking Paco to Jesus Christ. Like Jesus, Paco is a leader and helper of the poor or the working class and is dedicated to his cause; so dedicated, in fact, that also like Jesus, he dies for it. Paco is portrayed as a hero and martyr and is clearly, like we discussed in class, a “good” character; therefore, it seems to me that Sender is at least showing that Jesus is also “good.” I think this is particularly intriguing considering how Sender paints religion and the church through the character of Mosen Millan - a corrupted, stubborn institution that blindly follows the word of God despite the chaos and destruction occurring in reality (for example, when Paco is about to be murdered and instead of saving his life, Mosen Millan assures him that the Lord will save him and the only thing he can do is look to God). It makes me wonder what Sender is attempting to say about religion and spirituality; is he looking down upon the establishment while praising the actual spiritual figures? If anyone else has any thoughts, feel free to share.