The Theme Of Conviction In Father Sebastian's Death

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Conviction Walter knew he had to do it. It was his only choice or he would be the substitution. He knew this was the moment he chooses. He had to decide between killing his brother or being killed. To choose to not kill James was suicide, but to kill his brother was to bring the wrath of God. The choice was free for him to choose. This was the ultimate ultimatum. For the past eight months, Walter has been searching for his brother. His brother was a criminal, a convict, and most of all an evildoer. At least, that is what he has been told by Father Sebastian. Father Sebastian has been like an actually father to him since his childhood. He would never steer him wrong. After all, he was a man of the holy church. Father Sebastian

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