The Varieties of Religious Experience · Character
John Henry Newman
Cardinal and theologian, quoted on faith and certainty.
minor
Also known as Cardinal Newman, Newman, J. H. Newman
First appearance: Lecture XVIII: Philosophy
John Henry Newman shows up with force in Lecture XVIII: Philosophy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Quoted for his disdain for sentiment and his insistence that theology is a strict science.
Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.
In Lecture XVIII: Philosophy: Quoted for his disdain for sentiment and his insistence that theology is a strict…
Continue beside the text
The fuller portrait of John Henry Newman sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.
See John Henry Newman in Lecture XVIII: PhilosophyCharacter Web
6 connectionsA slice of how John Henry Newman sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Wide-Ranging Illustrative Voices
- Protagonist
- Exemplars of Religious Experience
+1 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Alline’s psychological peak occurs as he confronts the utter futility of his own efforts—his seeking, praying,…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while readingIn the story
John Henry Newman appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for John Henry Newman unlock in the free preview.
See John Henry Newman in Lecture XVIII: Philosophy