Talk:Doubt: A Parable

The 'long nails' conversations in the play.

Does anyone think that the long nails conversations play any part in the relationship the priest had with the boy?

Here is the quote from the actual script;

will you ever cut your nails?

I think that was it i don't have the script here but i saw it yesterday, sorry.

It is only a question and i hope this is not delted for any bad things i may have said or done in this discussion.

Thanks --Mickyfitz13 12:50, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

I don't believe the nails have anything directly to do with the priest's alleged actions. It's another stylistic difference between Father Flynn (new church) versus Sister Aloysius (old church) –– not unlike his use of the ballpoint pen.

Aloysius makes two references to his nails. When she first notices them, she says something very simple like "Your nails..." And then her exit line after their big battle is "And cut your nails!" Having seen (and read) the play several times, I don't believe anyone asks if he will ever cut them. --Swango 21:19, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

Pedophilia/Sexual Abuse

This article doesn't address any pedophilic or sexually abusive elements in the play. It would make sense to address this or remove such a classification. Wes! • ^T_c 03:51, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

I vote for removing the classification. The play isn't really about pedophilia or abuse. Swango 05:45, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Sorry

Sorry about my question it just that the play itself messes with your head on whether she done the right thing, the pedophilia wasn't what i was really talking about it is just you don't know whether she done the right thing or not.

sorry.

--Mickyfitz13 19:07, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Question

I haven't seen the play but it seems obvious in these cases that the boy would be questioned and if he denied any sexual relationship the matter would end there. John celona 13:36, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

I HAVE seen the play, and certainly the issue being raised is whether Father Flynn has been sexually abusing the boy. It might also be pointed out in the article that post-play audience discussions have revealed widely differing perceptions of the characters, their attitudes, and the situation.68.72.94.110 (talk) 22:03, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

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Is this play about sexual abuse?

Upon reading this article, I can't tell if the play is about sexual abuse or not. (It seems as though the film is, but it wouldn't be the first time that Hollywood sexed something up.) "Interfering" could mean anything from rape to favoritism. Would someone who has seen or read the play please use some clearer language toward just what Sister Aloysius's suspects? Darkfrog24 (talk) 16:08, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

Racism

Am I the only person who sees the possibility of racism as opposed to sexual abuse? Mind you I have not seen the play, but that would be a sensible theme because of the apparent "New Chuch" vs "old church" theme