The Lilies of the Field Questions and Answers
The Lilies of the Field
What time period is The Lilies of the Field set in?
The best estimate of the time period in which William E. Barrett’s novella The Lilies of the Field is set is May through September of 1962.
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What is the symbolism in The Lilies of the Field?
The symbolism in The Lilies of the Field is rooted in the biblical passage from Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus teaches that God provides for all needs, just as He does for the lilies of the field. This...
The Lilies of the Field
Where do the nuns attend church in The Lilies of the Field?
The nuns attend church in a Catholic church located in Piedras, a shabby little town. Homer, who has not yet built their new church, takes them there for Mass. After the service, Father Gomez shows...