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Sister James was very obedient towards Sister Aloysius, and does everything she says. Sister James is very naive and innocent, and depends on the guidance of Sister Aloysius.

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Sister Aloysius never wanted the children doing activities like dance and art because she felt that religion was more important. She believed that religion was the only thing the children should be learning, and that it should be their main focus.

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This question posed by Sister James reveals more than just her naïveté, but also her insecurity in the quality of the work she does in her job. This characterizes her not as a weak woman, but  as someone who relies more on validation from a superior—again, referring to this mindset of satisfaction being a vice. - SG

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"Always the easy way out these days. What does that teach? Every easy choice today will have its consequence tomorrow. Mark my words" (Shanley, 9).

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"Always the easy way out these days. What does that teach? Every easy choice today will have its consequence tomorrow. Mark my words" (Shanley, 9).

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Sister Aloysius thinks that people, especially kids, need to work through tough challenges and overcome obstacles the hard way in order to fortify themselves as an adolescent as they gradually transition into adulthood—and as they will be more exposed to the real world. She is clearly very disciplined herself in what she makes herself do, and imposes that on her students. She denounces lazy behavior, also characterizing her as a strict principal who values steadfast determination and hard work. - SG

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"(Sister James cries a little)"(18, pdf)

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"(Sister James cries a little)"(18, pdf)

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This stage direction shows how Sister James still has sentiment unlike Sister Aloysius. She feels bad for not being up to expectations, and is able to express this emotion, in this case crying.

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Sister Aloysius believes that the children shouldn't be wasting their times in the form of art such as drawing or dancing. she wants them to learn strictly religion and have religion be their most favored and important subject. This shows how she assumes the role of a proper nun by putting religion above all else.

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"No, I wouldn't say they are(the most intelligent). But they work the hardest"(11). 

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"No, I wouldn't say they are(the most intelligent). But they work the hardest"(11). 

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Although Sister James is naïve, it doesn't mean she doesn't pay attention to the children inside her class. Sister James knows that hard work would pay off and it can be reflected through the highest marks in the class.

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"They're children. They can talk to each other. It's more important they have a fierce moral guardian"(13). 

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"They're children. They can talk to each other. It's more important they have a fierce moral guardian"(13). 

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Sister Aloysius believes that there must be a strict authority among the children and it can even reflect how she views society. She sees a functional society having a strict and just leader with the obedient followers behind the leader.

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This was Sister James' response to Sister Aloysius saying that William Landon has a restless mind. Sister James' response shows how she tends to see the good in people and as sister Aloysius said she is a little naive. She unlike, Sister Aloysius doesn't doubt and question things but rather she tries to see things in a positive light. -JS

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Sister Aloysius questioning whether the nose bleed was self induced or not shows that she likes to question everything. Unlike Sister James she pays attention to detail and knows that people have motives for everything. -JS

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"Yes, Sister"/"Yes, Sister Aloysius" (p14-18)

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"Yes, Sister"/"Yes, Sister Aloysius" (p14-18)

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"Yes, Sister" / "Yes, Sister Aloysius" is said many times in Act 2 by Sister James. We don't ever read, "Yes, Sister James." "Yes, Sister" / "Yes, Sister Aloysius" characterizes Sister James as very submissive to Sister Aloysius. She will always do what Sister Aloysius tells her to do and this can foreshadow events later on in the play where she confronts the problem that we know is going to be brought up in the play in the way that Sister Aloysius wants to confront it. SL

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"You are very innocent, Sister James" (p15)

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"You are very innocent, Sister James" (p15)

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This was said by Sister Aloysius to Sister James and it suggests that Sister Aloysius sees Sister James as a little innocent kid and she also sees herself as higher than Sister James. (If Sister Aloysius thought she was innocent in any way, she wouldn't have called Sister James innocent.) This may also foreshadow that Sister James will experience a loss of innocence and Sister Aloysius would be responsible for her loss of innocence.  SL

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"Well, of course I'll pay attention to my class, Sister. And I'll try not to perform. And I'll try to be less innocent.  I'm sorry you're disappointed in me. Please know that I will try my best. Honestly" (15). 

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"Well, of course I'll pay attention to my class, Sister. And I'll try not to perform. And I'll try to be less innocent.  I'm sorry you're disappointed in me. Please know that I will try my best. Honestly" (15). 

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This quote supports how Sister James is characterized as a kind, young, naive nun who is still learning. From this quote, we can  tell that Sister James is always willing to try her best to please others. She was very apologetic to Sister Aloysius which shows that she never wanted to disappoint her in the first place.-SE

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"You are answerable to me, I to the monsignor, he to the bishop, and so on up to the Holy Father. There's a chain of discipline. Make use of it" (8). 

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"You are answerable to me, I to the monsignor, he to the bishop, and so on up to the Holy Father. There's a chain of discipline. Make use of it" (8). 

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This quote shows how strongly Sister Aloysius believes in the hierarchy of the church. By saying this, she was implying that Sister James ia at the bottom of this "chain of power". It is clear that Sister Aloysius doesn't want Sister James to take care of things on her own at the school, but wants her to follow pre-established, teaching ways. This characterizes Sister Aloysius as a strict person who likes to keep things old-fashioned and likes to keep customs traditional. -SE

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Sister Aloysius: "Sister Veronica is going blind.         Sister James: Oh how horrible!" p. ___

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Sister Aloysius: "Sister Veronica is going blind.         Sister James: Oh how horrible!" p. ___

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Sister James is showing empathy and compassion for Sister Veronica. Earlier in the act, she also shows empathy and compassion for Mrs. Carolyn who has a goiter on her neck. This quote characterizes Sister James as a nice, kind, compassionate, caring and empathetic person toward others.

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"No. That would not be appropriate. He is my superior. And if he were troubled, he should confess it to a fellow priest, or the monsignor. We do not share intimate information with priests." p. 14

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"No. That would not be appropriate. He is my superior. And if he were troubled, he should confess it to a fellow priest, or the monsignor. We do not share intimate information with priests." p. 14

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After Sister Aloysius asks if Father Flynn is in doubt, Sister James suggests that Sister Aloysius asks him about it, but Sister Aloysius says that it would not be an appropriate thing for her to do. This shows that Sister Aloysius is an old fashioned person since she is saying that it would not be appropriate for her, a nun (lower in the Church's hierarchy) to talk to Father Flynn, a priest, about his personal business. Instead, she thinks that he should go to the monsignor or another priest, which are either higher or on the same level that he is in the hierarchy. This shows that she is old fashioned and respects the traditional ways of doing things, such as keeping the Church's hierarchy.

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"Well sermons come from somewhere, don't they? Is Father Flynn in Doubt... ?" p.14 

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"Well sermons come from somewhere, don't they? Is Father Flynn in Doubt... ?" p.14 

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S.A. suggests that F.F. is in doubt based on his sermon.  S.A.knows a Catholic Priest is never supposed to be in doubt, but trust in God. Notice doubt is capitalized. S.A. sees the possible "bad side" of everyone and she is suspicious of people which is odd since she's a nun.

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"You mean , you think William London might have intentionally give himself a nose bleed? No!" p. 8

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"You mean , you think William London might have intentionally give himself a nose bleed? No!" p. 8

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S.A. thinks London caused his nose to bleed to get out of school. S.A. thinks S.J. is naive and easily duped by her students. S.J. sees the best in people, and according to S.A. doesn't have enough suspicion of others. S.J. is young, a new nun and she has not been poisoned by pessimism, yet...