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Patrick White's characters undergo a journey of suffering, akin to the path of Christ, involving humiliation and self-sacrifice. This journey is not dictated by religious organizations or dogmas but rather rooted in mysticism. Over time, White has increasingly expressed the purpose of this pilgrimage and his empathy for his characters. In his later novels, he suggests that redemption is possible.