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Scene VI explained
Constance instructs John and Paul to go to Gallicanus and gradually teach him the Christian faith, hoping God will use them to convert him.
What happens
Constance instructs John and Paul to go to Gallicanus and gradually teach him the Christian faith, hoping God will use them to convert him.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Divine Intervention and Miracles
Constance sees God's potential hand in converting Gallicanus through her servants.
- Female Agency and Virtue
Constance takes an active role in directing the mission to convert Gallicanus.
Characters to notice
- John
Sent by Constance to instruct Gallicanus in the faith.
- Paul
Sent with John to Gallicanus; expresses hope for success.
- Gallicanus
Target of Constance's mission; to be instructed in Christianity.
Key passages
“Go at once to Gallicanus and attach yourselves to his person. Instruct him little by little in the mysteries of our faith.”
Constance orders John and Paul to join Gallicanus and gradually teach him Christian teachings.
Constance's strategic approach to conversion through gradual instruction.
“Perhaps God means to make us the instruments of winning him to His service.”
Constance suggests that God may use them as tools to bring Gallicanus to faith.
Expresses hope for divine purpose in their mission.
