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“Corrie said she was glad that what they were doing—what they had just done—appeared not to bother him, in spite of his belief. She said that she herself had never had any time for God, because her father was enough to cope with.” quote by Alice Munro
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““Corrie said she was glad that what they were doing—what they had just done—appeared not to bother him, in spite of his belief. She said that she herself had never had any time for God, because her father was enough to cope with.””

Alice Munro

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She finds solace in her father’s presence, feeling no need for God.

In simple terms: She relies on her father rather than religion for comfort.

Key Takeaway

Seek personal support before spiritual solutions.

Themes

family faith comfort

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • parental relationships
  • spiritual doubt

Key Concepts

existentialism personal coping

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the father represent for her?
  • How does this shape her view of faith?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone finds comfort outside religion.

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