
Marilynne Robinson on Biblical Interpretation, Calvinist Thought, and Religion in America
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Interpreting Shakespeare through a Calvinist Lens
The speaker believes that the queen's infidelity in O'Winter's Tale is imagined by the king, viewing the female characters in Shakespeare's plays as honest and virtuous. Viewing Shakespeare from a Calvinist perspective underscores the idea that every human interaction is a divine encounter, prompting individuals to consider what God would expect from such engagements, emphasizing forgiveness, recognition, and reconciliation among people.
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