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Notes for David O'Connor's 4/11/07 lecture on Babette's Feast

Babette’s Feast

I. The Incarnational Aspect of Human Love

            A. Austere Protestantism vs. Sacramental Catholicism

            B. Movie Clip

 

II. Sensuality & the Status of the Artist

            A. Babette flourishes while immersed in the sensual world

            B. The sisters give up their artistic gifts for a life of service

 

III. Bodily & Spiritual Appetite

            A. Movie Clip

            B. Confrontation between the sect’s spiritual discipline and Babette’s artistry

            C. The Resurrection of the Body

            D. Conclusion: a sacramental movie

Copyright 2009, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. O\'Connor, D. (2007, July 05). Session 32 Notes. Retrieved November 23, 2009, from Notre Dame OpenCourseWare Web site: http://ocw.nd.edu/philosophy/ancient-wisdom-modern-love/lecture-notes/session-32-notes. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License