Flynn is innocent. One main reason why some people might believe this is there is that Donald just needed a friend to talk to. Donald’s mother explained that, “He looks up to him. The man gives him his time, which is what the boy needs. He needs that” (Shanley 44). The mother of Donald does not seem concerned about the issue. One may argue that Donald just needs a friend to talk to and to spend his time with, as his father does not give this to him. Donald was devastated when Fr. Flynn resigned; and one may interpret this as his only friend leaving. Nevertheless, I do not agree with the innocent side. Fr. Flynn even admits, “The truth makes for a bad sermon” (Shanley 39). This information is key to the conclusion of guilty. If Fr. Flynn does not have a problem lying to his entire congregation of people why would he have a problem lying to just one Sister who is of lower status to him? Hence, I believe that Fr. Flynn is
Flynn is innocent. One main reason why some people might believe this is there is that Donald just needed a friend to talk to. Donald’s mother explained that, “He looks up to him. The man gives him his time, which is what the boy needs. He needs that” (Shanley 44). The mother of Donald does not seem concerned about the issue. One may argue that Donald just needs a friend to talk to and to spend his time with, as his father does not give this to him. Donald was devastated when Fr. Flynn resigned; and one may interpret this as his only friend leaving. Nevertheless, I do not agree with the innocent side. Fr. Flynn even admits, “The truth makes for a bad sermon” (Shanley 39). This information is key to the conclusion of guilty. If Fr. Flynn does not have a problem lying to his entire congregation of people why would he have a problem lying to just one Sister who is of lower status to him? Hence, I believe that Fr. Flynn is