ritual-and-duty
The chapter emphasizes the strict rituals and responsibilities of the Priestess of the Tombs, including sacrifices and ceremonial dances.
2 chapters across 2 books
The Tombs of Atuan (1970)Ursula K. Le Guin
Arha recovers from illness and reflects on her fear and shame related to fainting in the Tombs. She interacts with Penthe, who reveals her disillusionment with the temple and the Godking, highlighting differing perspectives on faith and duty. Arha gradually confronts her fear of the dark by repeatedly exploring the labyrinthine caverns beneath the Tombs, gaining knowledge and control over her domain.
Deus Irae (1976)Philip K. Dick & Roger Zelazny
In this chapter of Deus Irae, Father Handy prepares to deliver troubling news to Tibor McMasters, a limbless artist tasked with painting the divine mural of the Deus Irae. Their dialogue reveals Tibor's doubts about his ability to depict the true divine image from inadequate photographs and introduces the necessity of a pilgrimage to find the authentic representation. The narrative explores the tension between duty and free will, the reinterpretation of death as a solution, and the intertwined fates of the characters within a fractured post-apocalyptic world.