Dr. Renard’s Lantern
The antique lantern that Dr. Renard gives to Gabriel Syme and his companions represents Chesterton’s view that modern people should cope with social and moral alienation by returning to traditional religious beliefs. After Syme’s duel…
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The Divine Clothing
Beyond merely representing the six days of creation and the Sabbath, the special outfits that Syme, his companions, and Sunday receive at the end of the novel also symbolize their decision to trade moral…
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