Assignment #11.

 

 

Discussion questions

 

1. Discuss his origins andfamily. In your opinion, does he have any reasons for leaving his family?

2. What was his motivation for leaving?

3. How many times does he leave?

4. How do you interpret/understand his living at his father’s yard? Can we interpret his positioning himself in his father’s house/yard as a provocation? Challenge to the people?

5.What were his motifs?

6. Review the notion of a ‘stranger’ in the texts we read earlier. Who is a stranger? Why is it a virtue to be a stranger in this word?

7. When and how is Alexis shown as a stranger?

8. What is holy about Alexis? What are his virtues?

9. How does Alexis’ holiness become known to people? Do you think it was important forpeople to learn about him? Do you think it was important for him to become known?

10. Discuss the letter written by Alexis: themotive/purpose, initiative, addressee/audience.