The Victorian Crisis Of Faith In Mrs. Humphry Ward's Robert Elsmere
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The Victorian age, Humphry Ward, Robert ElsmereAbstract
The diminishing of faith corresponds with a reduced sense of sin and its seriousness. This is closely tied to the rejection of the Church's moral doctrines, as faith is a unified whole. Consequently, the obligation of attending Sunday services loses significance and fails to compel attendance among those who do not believe in the seriousness of the sin of missing Mass. Several authors were shaped by this crisis, including Mrs. Humphry Ward, who authored Robert Elsmere. This paper explores the definitions of faith, the meaning of a crisis of faith, Darwin's Theory of Evolution and its role in the Victorian Crisis of Faith, as well as Victorian fiction, its notable authors, and novels. Additionally, it examines Mrs. Humphry Ward's life, provides an overview of Robert Elsmere, discussing its key characters and themes, and finally addresses the crisis of faith portrayed in the novel.
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