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Works of T. S. Eliot: Murder In The Cathedral: Part I

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Eliot, T. S.

Eliot, T. S.
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Murder In The Cathedral: Part I

Part I

The play opens with the Chorus commenting on its presence near the
Cathedral. The women say they are there to bear witness-that seven years
have passed since the Archbishop left-that they are waiting as the will of God
commands.

Comment:

The opening chorus expresses the idea that mankind, as symbolized by the
poor women of Canterbury, is waiting for something to happen, has been forced
to bear witness to an act. Their questions regarding the purpose of their
attendance near the Cathedral indicate their lack of ...

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