The Sisters

by

James Joyce

The Chalice

The chalice symbolizes the relationship between the Catholic faith and the community portrayed in “The Sisters.” In Roman Catholicism, chalices are used during Mass and in communion ceremonies. They are used in moments when priests…

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Father Flynn’s Snuff

Father Flynn’s snuff represents the priest’s corruption, and, by extension, the corruption of the Catholic Church as a whole. In the story, the narrator relates to readers how he would often supply the priest…

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