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Doubt, A Parable

This guide was created for students in ENGL 1302 with Suzy Page.

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Suggested Keywords

Try an advanced search:

Use AND to search multiple words or topics; use OR to search either word or topic; use NOT to exclude a word from your search


You may find that there is a lot of information out there about religion and scandals. If you want information that specifically forcuses on the play, be sure to include the following terms:

"Doubt: A Parable" OR "Doubt"

"John Patrick Shanley" OR "Shanley, John Patrick" (depending on the database)


If you are writing about a theme, conduct a search using those words.  For example:

doubt AND faith


Or, use keywords, such as:

  • abuse of power
  • child sexual abuse
  • priests
  • scandals
  • religious hierarchy
  • Catholic Church OR religious institutions

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