# Epigraph explained — The Gadfly

> Chapter companion for The Gadfly by Ethel Voynich.

## What happens

The epigraph presents a single line of scripture, 'What have we to do with Thee, Thou Jesus of Nazareth?', setting a tone of confrontation and questioning of faith.

## Themes in this chapter

### Religious Hypocrisy and Faith

The epigraph directly questions Jesus, hinting at a struggle with faith and religious authority.

## Key lines

> What have we to do with Thee, Thou Jesus of Nazareth?

Why should we concern ourselves with you, Jesus of Nazareth?

_This rhetorical question challenges the relevance and authority of Christ._

## Links

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