The climactic temptation is not the offer of the kingdoms of the world and their glory, but the suggestion of a bloodless victory achieved by a miraculous descent upon the central scene of devotion and worship. (religion-online.org)
In a central scene, Paloma is in Renée's kitchen and notices the closed door to her reading chamber. (firstthings.com)
A central scene in the book is the home theatrical production that the young people plan during Sir Thomas» absence, over the objections of Edmund (at least initially) and Fanny. (firstthings.com)