Doubt: Film Analysis

What was important in the film "Doubt", was the toll that that lack of faith or doubt, in this case, can have on an individual. During the beginning of the film we are introduced to sister Aloysius, a strict nun who does not tolerate any form of misconduct at the school she is in charge of, she is viewed as very cold and stern. Sister Aloysius has a strong feeling that one of the pastors, Father Flynn has touched one of the students. Throughout the movie, Sister Aloysius plays a game of cat and mouse with Father Flynn as she is persistent and sure of his wrongdoing. The climax finally arises once Sister Aloysius lies and tells Father Flynn that another nun from a previous parish community is willing to help strip him of his position unless he resigns on his own. …show more content…
Sister Aloysius reflects upon her larger faith in the Church as she breaks down in tears and says to Sister James: "I have doubts...I have such doubts." Everyone has had some form of doubt or lack of faith, whether it being in a "what if ?" moment or simply in being unsure of a decision, but we must remember it is only natural. Father Flynn said it best in his sermon," whenever people feel lost, they should not feel alone because even the bravest and the most faithful have doubt from time to time." Most importantly we should all have doubts and not take the moral high ground of untested