the catholic church in the tin flute and angela's ashes

Ubiquitous throughout ‘The Tin Flute’ and ‘Angela’s Ashes’ the Catholic Church stands as the cornerstone of morality and the social order alike. There is no doubt that the church is a central figure for both the individual and society in general and in some aspects it plays more of a governing role than a religious one. In ‘Angela’s Ashes’ the church has a more direct effect on Frank McCourt’s life. From his …showed first 75 words of 1601 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1601 total…than in ‘The Tin Flute’ it is nonetheless a significant aspect of the characters’ lives. It is a paradox given that it does assist its people with their day-to-day problems, but is for the most part the very root of these hardships. One thing is for certain however. The Church has a unique ability to provide comfort for its people in taking control of their lives and giving a sense of blind hope in return.