The Make Up of a Perfect Man

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This paper compares and contrast the two priests in "Death Comes for the Archbishop." Father Vaillant is described as persistent and non-materialistic. Father Latour, however, is viewed as inconsistent when when dealing with others. His motivation for a French-styled church is also underscored. Together Father Vaillant and Father Latour posses some desirable strengths and some hopeless weaknesses. The author concludes that as one person, their personality traits would create a perfect being.

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"In "Death Comes for the Archbishop", Father Jean Marie Latour is a French Catholic Priest who is sent to New Mexico to restructure the diocese. Father Latour's life long friend, Father Joseph Vaillant lends a helping hand. Father Latour is in charge of correcting the inappropriate behaviors of the priest already in the region. Father Latour is met by extreme resistance upon his arrival to New Mexico and is forced to take a 3,000-mile journey to the Archbishop of Durango. Upon his return to New Mexico, Father Latour finds that many of the corrupt priests are resigning from their positions. In ending the corruption, Father Latour has made himself valuable to the natives of New Mexico. Father Vaillant replaces one of the corrupt priests in Santa Fe. Over many years Father Latour and Father Vaillant are extremely successful. Father Latour has grown accustomed to having Father Vaillant around; however, Father Vaillant is eventually sent to Denver to spread Catholicism. Father Latour is upset that he will probably not see his friend again, but knows that this is what Father Vaillant must do."

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