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Dublin society at this time was staunchly Catholic, and church attendance and observance of rituals were expected. Consequently, Duffy’s lack of religious observance indicates how deeply runs his alienation from mainstream society and its expectations. He is not an unbeliever, however, simply preferring to follow his spiritual path without having to fellowship with others, demonstrating his deliberate choice to alienate himself from other people. He does the bare minimum expected, coming out of his isolation only when absolutely necessary: for Christmas, the principal Christian holiday, and for funerals. Saying that Duffy “conceded” or gave in to these social expectations indicates…