Gerard Hopkins was a man who took his religion seriously. He was ordained a Jesuit priest. His religion had a great impact on his work. Also in his work he incorporated the beauty in nature. Thou Art Indeed Just, Lord starts off with Hopkins questioning if God will save him. He sees that the "sinners' ways prosper and why must disappointment all I endeavour end" and wonders if he will get redeemed (778). He does acknowledge God as his high authoritative being. This poem seems to be a direct conversation of Hopkins to God asking if he will get something at his request eventually.
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Linh,
OK start, but it seems you were rushed in writing this post. It is not very well supported or developed, I am afraid.
I found Hopkins very interesting. He was quick to point out all of the things he found beautiful in life, yet he was deeply depressed in all he had given up in becoming a priest. I like this side of him because it's silently prohibited to discuss that in this day in age.
The authors faith is wavering. I feel like he has failed somehow in his priesthood. His questions to God directly reflect his lack of faith.
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