Literary notes about heterodoxy (AI summary)
In literature, the term "heterodoxy" has been employed to highlight deviations from established norms or beliefs in a variety of contexts. In some works, such as in Aaron Bernstein’s narrative, the term is used in a religious context where a member of a congregation is accused of straying from accepted doctrine, as evidenced when a rabbi is confronted with charges of heterodoxy [1]. Conversely, in Thomas Hardy’s writing, "heterodoxy" reveals layers of a character’s personality; for instance, despite exhibiting non-traditional views or practices, characters like Clare and Angel are portrayed with human depth and moral complexity, suggesting that personal integrity can coexist with unconventional beliefs [2][3]. This duality in usage underscores how heterodoxy can simultaneously signal dissent from accepted practices while contributing to the nuanced portrayal of character in literature.
- At last some of his congregation accused him to the chief rabbi of Budapest of heterodoxy.
— from Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by Aaron Bernstein - Despite his heterodoxy, faults, and weaknesses, Clare was a man with a conscience.
— from Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman by Thomas Hardy - Indeed, despite his own heterodoxy, Angel often felt that he was nearer to his father on the human side than was either of his brethren.
— from Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman by Thomas Hardy
