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What would you say is Sister Aloysius' philosophy on education? What about Sister James and Father Flynn? How do they differ?

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Why is Father Flynn talking about nail hygiene while teaching the students about basketball?

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What do you believe the deeper meaning behind the message of cleanliness and dirty nails is? Why does he relate it to a personal event that occured to him in the past, and how does that further the meaning of the hidden message?

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What does it say about Sister Aloysius when she is suspicious about William London's nose bleed?

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How does sister Aloysius seniority affect her relationships with the other sisters.

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How does Father Flynn's story about dirty nails show what kind of person he is?

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How does Father Flynn's story about dirty nails show what kind of person he is?

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Why does Sister Aloysius' seem to hate the idea of an engaged happy teacher. What does it go against?

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Why does Sister Aloysius' seem to hate the idea of an engaged happy teacher. What does it go against?

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Why does Sister Aloysius desperately need Sister Veronica to stay at the school despite her worsening blindness?

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Why does Sister Aloysius care so much about how Sister James teaches?

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What did Father Flynn mean when he said "you see the world as through a window. On one side of the glass: happy, untroubled people. On the other side: you"

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Why does Father Flynns tone change from his introductory sermon to his scene in the baseball field? What does his change from a nicer, calmer tone to a more brash one signify about him?

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How does Father Flynn's basketball ability/ coaching relate to his figure as a leader of a church?

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Father Flynn say, "You see the world as through a window. On the one side of the glass: happy, untroubled people. On the other side: you . . . For those so afflicted, only God knows their pain. Their secret" (Shanley 6). Who do you think this message was directed towards? Do you think Father Flynn carries his own pain?

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what is sister aloysius projecting within her lecturing sister james? will what is pushed down rise to the top?

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Does Father Flynn's teaching style reflect the things sister aloyisius talked about?

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Father Flynn's speech style doesn't seem like a typical priest, what factors within the church affect this way?

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Father Flynn's speech style doesn't seem like a typical priest, what factors within the church affect this way?

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Why does Sister Aloysius believe that the activities/specialties the children do are a waste of time? What does this show about her way of learning/what she thinks is best for the students?

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How does Father Flynn and sister Aloysius differentiate the definition of doubt? What is the best way Father Flynn and sister Aloysius teach doubt?

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Why is Sister Aloysius so critical about the Sister James teaching style?

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What are some key differences in the ways of teaching of sister James and sister Aloysius?

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How is the relationship between Father Flynn and Sister Aloysius affected by their status in the school, compared to their position within their religion?

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How does Sister Aloysius's thought on the use of ballpoint pens show her opinion on change? How do you think this opinion will clash with Sister James or Father Flynn's opinion on change?

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Where does Father Flynn get his ideas for his sermons? What is the theme of his first sermon?

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Why does Sister Aloysius so hard on Sister James for being more friendly with the children when they enjoy being with her?

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How does the way Father Flynn speaks give us a preview of how his character will be later into the play?

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Why is Sister A so against secular songs? Why does she think the pageant should stay the same?

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What do you think were the past experiences Sister A had with Father Flynn? How do these affect her view of Father Flynn?

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What is it that keeps Sister James from doubting Father Flynn. Simmulary why is it that Sister Aloysius doubts the Father.

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Why did Sister James trust what Father Flynn said? Was she uncomfortable with the topic and wanted for it to blow over? Or did she genuinely trust him?

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How come Sister Aloysius didn't tell Father Flynn about the smell of alcohol Sister James smelled coming off of Donald Muller?

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why did the author choose to have the alleged victim of abuse be Donald Muller? what does this additional layer of significance say about the social climate of the school?

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How does Father Flynn's sermon about gossip change the way Sister James will possibly think about the situation?

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What is the purpose of calling the Mullers? Will the parents believe what Sister A says?

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Why is Sister Aloysius so sure that Father Flynn is lying? Has he lied in the past?

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If you were to be in the position of sister James, would you stand by sister Aloysius who has suspicious thoughts of Father Flynn, or believe the words of Father Flynn? Would you have told sister Aloysius about Donald Muller and Father Flynn in the first place?

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After Father Flynn's sermon about gossipping, how do you think the sisters will react and do you think that his speech will make an impact on the students, especially Donald Muller? Why or why not?

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After Father Flynn's sermon about gossipping, how do you think the sisters will react and do you think that his speech will make an impact on the students, especially Donald Muller? Why or why not?

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With the change of power hiearchies in the Church due to Vatican II, do you believe Sister A. is conscious of this and is only pursuing the mystery of Donald in order to see what lengths her power can go to? Or do you believe she's doing it becuase she genuienly wants to solve this problem and advocate for Donald?

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While sister A and sister J are discussing what Father Flynn did, they never directly accuse him of anything. What do you think was the authors intent by writing it like this?

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After Father Flynn gives his sermon, do you think that Sister Aloysius and Sister James know that it's about them? and would it make them pursue the matter further? or stop pursuing it entirely?

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Before their interaction in Act V, Sister Aloysius had a mindset that Father Flynn was up to something suspicious. When Father Flynn gave her an explanation to his suspicious behavior, she still didn't trust him. Why does Sister Aloysius doubt Father Flynn so much?

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Since Father Flynn gave that sermon on gossiping and he gave his first hand account of being acused by Sister A, I wonder how she will act by being used in his sermon? I wonder if now she will be careful with what she says to him since he has the power to basically tell everyone through leading church.

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When Father Flynn explains that he found out Donald was caught drinking, he automatically wanted to remove him from the altar boys. FF tells the Sisters that he was protecting Donald by not exposing him so that he could stay in the altar. Is this story true? Do you think that Sister A will talk to Mr. McGinn to see if he actually caught Donald drinking? AND Why does Sister J automatically believe FF? Is she trying to let this situation pass quickly?

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Why did Father Flynn let Donald off the hook for drinking in the first place (Assuming his story was true)? Should he be held accountable for that too?

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How does the difference between Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn's way of teaching affect the children at the school? Who do they enjoy their time with?

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How does the difference between Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn's way of teaching affect the children at the school? Who do they enjoy their time with?

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How come Sister James fully believes in Father Flynn's story, and why does Sister Aloysius not? Do you believe it is fear driving Sister James into belief?

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How come Sister James fully believes in Father Flynn's story, and why does Sister Aloysius not? Do you believe it is fear driving Sister James into belief?

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When Sister James asks Sister Aloysius how she's so sure that Father Flynn assaulted Donald, she responds that it's from experience. Should someone be able to think of someone as guilty from experience when they don't have any evidence?

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Based on the conversation between Aloysius and Flynn, what do you think are their beliefs on the power structure within the church? Where do they differ?

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How does Sister A's previous experiences show why she's handling the situation with Father Flynn the way she is? Is Sister J correct by believing Father Flynn immediately or is it unprofessional by her?

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What do everyone's reactions during the confrontation tell us about each of their characters, and how can they be interpreted differently if you read with a different attitude? (Ex: Sister A being "unmoved", Sister J believing everything Father F says, and Father F shifting the fault in conversation to Sister A's tone)

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What does Sister Aloysius think Father Flynn has done wrong? Does she have a speciﬁc allegation of wrongdoing? If she has no evidence and cannot prove her allegations, why is she so certain that he has done something wrong? Are gut feelings alone ever a reliable source of knowledge?

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What past experiences did sister Aloysius have that altered her relationship with Father Flynn?

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Did Father Flynn confess to Sister Aloysius's suspicions by leaving, or did he leave before she could ruin his reputation and career?

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Did Father Flynn leave because he's guilty or because he knows Sister Aloysius will frame him?

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In what way does the ending of "Doubt" change your perception on the word doubt.

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What is the deeper meaning behind Sister Aloysius and her intentions towards Father Flynn? What does this say about her character?

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Father F claims that Sister A has "no right to act on her own" because of her position within the religion. How does religion intertwine with personal morals to help Sister A and Father F repent and do the right thing?

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Why does Father Flynn transfer if he thinks he is innocent? Why did he get promoted?

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Why does Father Flynn transfer if he thinks he is innocent? Why did he get promoted?

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After reading Doubt, do we understand more about doubt, or do we doubt what we understand?

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Why do you think the author thought it was necessary for Sister A to proclaim that she now has doubts about everything after she was previously so insistent that she was correct? also what does Sister A's statement to Sister J about how donald will only be at the school till June tell us about her character?

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Shanley specifically added in the truth about Sister Aloysius lying about the past of Father Flynn, only to mention again that she was full of doubt at the end of the play. Why do you believe she became so doubtful and uncertain about what she had previously believed so strongly?

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We finally learn that Sister A had lied about the call to the nun, do you believe Sister A's argument that the resignation was his confession or could there possibly still be something we will never know? And do you doubt Sister A or Father F?

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Why did Sister A want to talk to Mrs. Muller? Is it because she truly did care about Donald and wanted to keep him safe? Or was it a cover up for Sister A to pretend she supported Donald so that his mom would be on her side in wanted to get rid of Father F/Did she try using Mrs. Muller as evidence in getting rid of Father F?

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It is said that Donald felt sad after Father Flynn left, now how do you doubt Father Flynn? Do you think sister Aloysius took the right action or not? Why?

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At the End of the play Sister A proclaims that she has doubts. What are her doubts? Does she think that the father was innocent? Or perhaps she is unsure of her actions. Maybe she wishes for the complete destruction of the fathers carreer.What are her doubts?

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Why do you think Shanley included the preface before the story? How does it influence the reader's thoughts while they are reading the book? How does it change the ending of the story?

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Did Father Flynn leave the church because of the accusations with Donald Muller or because of something from his past?

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Did Father Flynn leave the church because of the accusations with Donald Muller or because of something from his past?

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Did Father Flynn leave the church because of the accusations with Donald Muller or because of something from his past?

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Sister Aloysius remarked to Sister James, “In the pursuit of wrongdoing, one steps away from God.” (58) What do you think she meant by this? Do you agree?

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Why did the author leave the ending as an open ending and how does this show the message of doubt he tries to send to the readers?

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Why did the author make is seem like Father Flynn was guilty, is he really guilty or not? Because he’s been to multiple schools

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How could sister A be so sure she was right about her convictions of father Flynn, even though she said at the end of the book she has doubts herself?

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The light going out, the wind, the rain, etc. are all things that were not emphasized or even touched on in the play, why do you think the author added each of these elements and how do you think they further pushed the central themes?

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Father Flynn wrote down an idea about a sermon during his discussion with the sisters. Why did he write something down? What did he write?

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Sister Aloyuis says "I have doubt" so she must know that she possibly ruined this mans reputation for no reason. Was there more to her side of the story one why she might have continued trying to remove Father Flynn. Why did she lie?

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Sister Aloyuis says "I have doubt" so she must know that she possibly ruined this mans reputation for no reason. Was there more to her side of the story one why she might have continued trying to remove Father Flynn. Why did she lie?

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What made Sister James start being harder on the kids? At one point in the story she snapped at the kid sitting next to Donald, but when he returned to class after being sent away by Sister Alyouis, Sister James realizes she had made a mistake and apologized.

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Why do you think the author decided to keep the characters very limited in the play but allow for many more characters in the film? If there were this many characters in the play, how would that change the story?

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Did the screenwriter make the environment around the characters in the movie in tense situations darker? Also is doubt a suitable title for this play?

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In the play, the readers do not get to read much about Donald in his classroom, but in the film, they show Donald in his classroom interacting with his peers. Why did the film choose to add scenes of Donald in the classroom? Does it help better explain to the viewers how he acted at school/make an opportunity for Donald to show his emotions?

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Why were there constant distractions when there was a tense situation? was it to add to the scene and make it more tense? and if so did it work?

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Was Father Flynn protecting Donald Muller from leaving the altar boys after drinking wine because he feels bad for him? Or does he protect Donald because he knows his reputation will be ruined if he reveals the news?

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Doubt is created in one's own mind. Did the book or movie do a better job of making you think about its message, and why?

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The director added multiple scenes to pull the story together visually. Do you think the play needed to also add the scenes to add to the plot?

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After watching the movie it made me question how often we stop to gather all the evidence before pronouncing judgment upon someone. Is it our responsibility to pass judgment? When Sister James talked to Father Flynn, and he was given the opportunity to present his side of the story, we began to doubt our certainty. The issue was confused by the introduction of the possibility that he might, after all, be innocent. So, is it so easy to believe the worst of people, despite the evidence being circumstantial?

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In the story I doubted father Flynn a lot, but even after knowing what Father Flynn did in the story I found it hard to doubt him in the film. This lead me to question, in what way was doubt portrayed throughout the film compared to the story and how were your thoughts on whether doubt is a good thing heightened or worsened after watching the film?

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In the play we only get the script. In the movie we’re given so much more than that. The lighting and cinematography reflects the mood of the situation, and the characters show their reaction to what other characters say. It gives them a lot more humanity and helps the audience to better understand scenes better.

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what was the significance of the rain after sister james and the preist talked? what was the significance of the wind? there were several reoccuring symbols that seemed to be out of the control of the characters (weather, lightbulb), what does that reflect about the message behind the story?  

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what was the significance of the rain after sister james and the preist talked? what was the significance of the wind? there were several reoccuring symbols that seemed to be out of the control of the characters (weather, lightbulb), what does that reflect about the message behind the story?  

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What does father flynns new position at a new church say about justice?

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Why is Father Flynn so different from the sisters? what does his relax personality represent?

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For me, the film changed my viewpoints and opinions on the characters. For example, in the play I had doubt that Father Flynn was telling the truth about Donald Muller, but after watching the film I was more on the side of Father Flynn over Sister A. My feelings about Sister A have also changed after watching the film as she seemed even more ruthless and strict than she did in the play, and seemed to target Father Flynn just because he doesn't agree with her ways of running the school. Did your opinions or feelings about certain characters change after watching the film or did they stay the same?

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How did the additional scenes in the movie help the audience understand the characters' characteristics more? And which scenes do this the best?

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In the play father Flynn was portrayed as a much more negative character in the film we did not see very much of that and if anything it was sister a who appeared to be the bad guy. Why was there a flip in depiction?

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How do the visual representations of the characters contribute to the viewer's perception of them? What is something new gained from this?

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Sister Aloysius had almost no evidence to prove that Father Flynn did anything wrong. Yet, she went through drastic measures to make sure that he was no longer a priest at that school. What do you thing invigorated her to pursue that matter so intensely?

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Did the character development scenes in the movie help or confuse you about the deeper meaning of the characters?

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The movie included some additional scenes and interactions that weren't in the play. In what ways does this help us have a better understanding of the characters and story better? Do you think that the play and movie paint different people to be the villains?

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Why did the film leave out some important details that the play book had in it? Did the film have details that the play didn't have?

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How does Sister Aloysius not have any doubt that Father Flynn has done these horrible things to the children, yet she has no true evidence of it? Should we have this form of "no doubt" in our lives?

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Why did the film writer portray Sister James becoming progressively stricter towards the children? Do you believe that Sister James is a version of us ourselves being portrayed that we listen/take on advice from our supervisors?