Doubt: A Parable

by

John Patrick Shanley

Ballpoint Pens

Because Sister Aloysius frowns upon the use of ballpoint pens over fountain pens, the writing instruments themselves come to embody her belief that changing certain traditional practices is ill-advised and “complacent.” Ballpoint pens are significantly…

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Sugar

The sugar that Father Flynn puts in his tea during his first meeting with Sister Aloysius is indicative of his uncompromising quest for satisfaction, which Aloysius finds appalling. Holding out his tea, Flynn asks for…

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