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Willa Cather Father Latour’s Personal Journey In her novel “Death Comes For The Archbishop”, Willa Cather explores many of the dualities of human nature, specifically the relationship of one clergy man to his congregation and how his spirituality was transformed in his journey to the New World. When Father Latour arrives in New Mexico the depth of his faith seems to be more concerned with personal recognition and satisfaction, than with truly helping people of his congregation. His only commitment is embodied in the construction of the Cathedral. Under his leadership, Father Latour’s life goes on as his will power overflows when he is introduced to Sada. Throughout his life in New Mexico Father Latour is introduced to “different” ways of life, most in particular his meeting and following relationship with Sada who inspires him to change his view of faith and his role in the church. In “Death Comes For The Archbishop” by Willa Cather, Father Latour’s appreciation of spirituality, along with his sympathy and understanding of the individuals he is attempting to convert to Catholicism is reflected in both the shadowy and well lit corners of the church. To Father Latour, the Cathedral is intended father, latour, cathedral, church, himself, sada, people, building, new, wanted, thought, life, latour’s, knew, changed, world, view, stone, personal, one, much, man, greatly, god, faith, community, cather, built, builders, years, willa, unless, spirituality, someone, selfishness