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A single endnote citation referencing St.

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A single endnote citation referencing St. Augustine's Confessions.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The excerpt presents the emotional peak by contrasting the "silent arts" of civilized dignity with the viscera…

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