Mrs Jean Brodie-religious theme

THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN THE NOVEL The framework within which events unfold is made up of two Christian religions: Protestantism and Catholicism. In Scotland, both religions were viewed as polar opposites. Miss Brodie was brought up under the Church of Scotland, meaning that she was a Protestant, and she also followed Calvinist teachings. Calvinism, in Protestant Christianity is the theology developed and advanced by John Calvin. It forms the foundations for Presbyterianism and is …showed first 75 words of 847 total…

…showed last 75 words of 847 total…above the moral code: She thinks she is Providence, thought Sandy, she thinks she is God of Calvin, she sees the beginning and the end. Since Jean Brodie is so certain God is on her side, she feels free to write her own rules and to interfere in the lives of others, always believing that her opinion is as good as God’s. (Giotto is one of the greatest artists because he is her favourite).