The Name of the Rose DAYS 1-2

[Lizic]

Discussion of ‘The Name of the Rose’ by Umberto Eco DAY 1-2 (no spoilers further than that please)

Questions:

DAY 1

Why do you think the library is locked?
How do Venanzio’s allusions regard to Adelmo’s death?
Why is Jorge’s opinion on laughter so severe in your opinion?
Current opinions on Adso?

DAY 2

What exactly is the Finis Africae and why do you think many would be willing to breach the Abbey’s rules for it?
How does the ‘ghost’ of Adelmo represent the society back then?
Do you agree with Jorge on the topic of laughter?
What do you think has happened to Berengar?