The Steadfastness of Family

The steadfastness of family is demonstrated in Priestdaddy by Patricia's continued close and supportive relationship with her parents despite their differing ideologies and belief systems. It is also demonstrated by her continued connection to her childhood faith, which she no longer believes in, but still considers a type of family. Although the politics, belief systems, and ideologies of Patricia's parents contradict her own fundamental beliefs in significant ways, she never cuts ties with them. Even when she left home and enacted her own version of running away from them, she continued to maintain a relationship with them. For example, even though her relationship with Jason and decision to leave her parents' home with him was contrary to her parents' wishes for her, she returned home and was married by her father. This demonstrates a continued love, support, and connection between parents and children that was...