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Religion In The Virgin Suicides

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In analyzing the Virgin Suicides, I will be looking at the comparative views on religion, which the Lisbon family abides by. The parents and, perhaps, Cecilia seem to be the most religious of the seven family members, but the overall aura of religiosity affects each member of the family. Religion is most impactful to the parents in that it represents an ideal by which to live by. Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon lead a fiercely Catholic lifestyle and that manifests in not allowing their daughters to date, or remain isolated with boys without chaperones. Due to this, the Lisbon sisters often feel isolated, and unable to enjoy life, which is a possible cause for their depression, and ultimate suicide. For the daughters, religion represents an ideal by which
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