Mr. Solchuk has religion so embedded in his consciousness that it creates a sense of ignorance regarding what knowledge should be accepted; such ignorance is so powerful that his own son cannot break through its barrier. With that in mind, the author - Henry Kreisel - suggests that even the closest bonds can be broken through the stubbornness of one’s beliefs. Moreover, Mr. Solchuk’s judgement through his faith is further highlighted during his recollection of the past events with Nick during the conversation with the narrator; when Nick’s father exclaimed to his son to “Let not Satan come in!” (272). The “Satan” (272) that Mr. Solchuk speaks of relates to what he personifies as Nick’s education of the contemporary sciences, especially the teachings of heliocentrism. To add on to that, this statement by Mr. Solchuk emphasizes his continuous link of the real world with his religion, and the constant use of ignorance to take control rather than being open minded about his son’s choice of what knowledge to believe in. A factor that greatly encouraged Nick’s exposure to modern ideologies is his teacher, Miss, Mckenzie. During the heated argument between Nick and his father that took place in the past, we can see that Nick has great confidence in
Mr. Solchuk has religion so embedded in his consciousness that it creates a sense of ignorance regarding what knowledge should be accepted; such ignorance is so powerful that his own son cannot break through its barrier. With that in mind, the author - Henry Kreisel - suggests that even the closest bonds can be broken through the stubbornness of one’s beliefs. Moreover, Mr. Solchuk’s judgement through his faith is further highlighted during his recollection of the past events with Nick during the conversation with the narrator; when Nick’s father exclaimed to his son to “Let not Satan come in!” (272). The “Satan” (272) that Mr. Solchuk speaks of relates to what he personifies as Nick’s education of the contemporary sciences, especially the teachings of heliocentrism. To add on to that, this statement by Mr. Solchuk emphasizes his continuous link of the real world with his religion, and the constant use of ignorance to take control rather than being open minded about his son’s choice of what knowledge to believe in. A factor that greatly encouraged Nick’s exposure to modern ideologies is his teacher, Miss, Mckenzie. During the heated argument between Nick and his father that took place in the past, we can see that Nick has great confidence in