In the play Doubt: A Parable, by John Patrick Shanley, Sister Aloysius is a representation of traditionalists as she constantly resists change and progression. Her traditionalist values are highlighted in her scene two conversation with Sister James. She says, “I’m sorry I allowed even cartridge pens into the school. The students really should only be learning script with true fountain pens. Always the easy way out these days” (9). In this instance, Sister Aloysius expresses her dislike for the new pens her students are beginning to use. She believes that the advances in writing technology are ineffective to properly learning script, and more old-fashioned tools would be better suited. Her reference to “these days” implies that she has personally