How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"For love Christ would have apostatized. Even if it meant giving up everything he had." (8.100)
In the end, we realize that Rodrigues had it wrong the whole time. He thought that he needed to sacrifice his life when he actually needed to sacrifice his faith—or, more specifically, his unevolved faith, which had been too mixed up in his own selfish concerns. Only then is Rodrigues able to find peace.