Cultural Context Flashcards
1
Q
What is Thomas Hardy’s history with religion? (3 points)
A
Thomas Hardy struggled with his religious beliefs - went back and forth between being a strong believer of Christianity because of his family and idealizing paganism
Hardy represents Paganism as a religion as well as a way of life - didn’t believe in organized religion
He believed that, overall, there was some sort of supernatural force controlling fate
2
Q
What is paganism?
A
Belief in the sacredness of nature and that the natural cycles of birth, death and growth in the world around us carry significant spiritual meaning
