# How does The Nebuly Coat develop the theme of Religion and Hypocrisy?

> The Nebuly Coat by John Meade Falkner

## Answer

The Nebuly Coat by John Meade Falkner develops Religion and Hypocrisy across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The church hierarchy, from the pompous Canon Parkyn to the earnest but flawed Bishop, is portrayed with irony, highlighting the gap between pious profession and genuine virtue.

Canon Parkyn's disapproval of the singing foundation while accepting its emoluments illustrates religious hypocrisy.

Canon Parkyn's moral posturing about refusing the gift contrasts with his eagerness to accept it.

Canon Parkyn and Mrs. Parkyn's concern over the Bishop lunching with Sharnall reveals social snobbery and hypocrisy masked as concern for propriety.

## Evidence

- [vi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/vi.md): Canon Parkyn's disapproval of the singing foundation while accepting its emoluments illustrates religious hypocrisy.
- [ix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/ix.md): Canon Parkyn's moral posturing about refusing the gift contrasts with his eagerness to accept it.
- [xi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xi.md): Canon Parkyn and Mrs. Parkyn's concern over the Bishop lunching with Sharnall reveals social snobbery and hypocrisy masked as concern for propriety.
- [xxiii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nebuly_coat_se/chapters/xxiii.md): The crowd's murmurs of judgment and the Rector's biblical reference contrast with the Catholic priest's selfless offer to risk his life, highlighting differing religious responses to crisis.

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