Maguire's exploration of Agnes' duality as both a celebrated male Pope and an unmarriageable girl highlights the contrast between societal roles and personal identity.
The novel asks profound questions of faith and identity, as Agnes disguises her true self in a male-dominated world, seeking knowledge and purpose.
In Rapture, Emily Maguire reflects on the tension between faith and the body, weaving a narrative that brings historical and contemporary spiritual queries to life.
Agnes represents those who challenge societal norms; her journey from motherless child to influential cleric illustrates the struggle for identity and agency in history.
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