Doubt: A Parable, written by John Patrick Shanley, is a play that takes place at a Catholic School in the Bronx in 1964. ... This reform of the Catholic Church in the 60s and feelings of doubt can be seen in Shanleys plot, mostly between Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn. ... Another circumstance the play is involved with is President John F. ... Despair (Shanley, 5). ... (Shanley, 7). ...

• Word Count: 1553
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School