# II explained — Adam’s Breed

> Chapter companion for Adam’s Breed by Radclyffe Hall.

## What happens

Olga is dying. The doctor visits and leaves, promising to return. Teresa, calm and commanding, demands a priest be fetched, hoping for a miracle from the Holy Oil. Fabio, kneeling by the bed, pleads not to be sent away, but Teresa insists and he obeys.

## Themes in this chapter

### Religion and Hypocrisy

Teresa's demand for a priest and the Holy Oil reflects a reliance on religious ritual in the face of death.

### Motherhood and Loss

Olga's impending death and Teresa's protective, commanding role evoke themes of maternal care and the pain of loss.

## Character check-ins

### Olga Boselli

Olga is dying; the doctor attends to her.

### Teresa Boselli

Teresa remains calm and authoritative, demanding a priest for Olga.

### Fabio

Fabio kneels by Olga's bed, pleading not to be driven away, but ultimately obeys Teresa.

## Key lines

> Fetch me a priest!

Go get a priest for me.

_Teresa commands that a priest be brought to administer last rites._

> Don’t drive me from Olga⁠—

Please don't send me away from Olga.

_Fabio begs not to be separated from the dying Olga._

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