![]() ![]() Thus, appeals to right conduct aren’t made out of an abstract, sentimental sense of the right, but from an objective, almost tangible, shared understanding of what is right. But where Dickens appeals to a highly personal sense of religious rectitude, Manzoni’s characters-the good, the bad and the indifferent-all share the common background of Catholicism. ![]() Here we have the wealth of vivid characters, the rambling, detouring plot, and the moral outlook of Dickens. While you needn’t be Catholic to enjoy The Betrothed, sharing that mindset means you find not only enjoyment in the book, but a 25-hour reminder of the transcendent beauty and day-to-day utility of the Faith. ![]() They say you need to be Russian to fully grasp Dostoyevsky, and I think they’re right. ![]()
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