heresy (Scarlet Ibis)
Heresy generally means “denial of what is commonly believed to be true” or “rejection of a church’s teaching".
But in this story the author uses it to mean "mockery" or "ridicule".
Heresy generally means “denial of what is commonly believed to be true” or “rejection of a church’s teaching".
But in this story the author uses it to mean "mockery" or "ridicule".