21H.411 - Discussion Questions for Charlemagne's Courtier - 3/20/01
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- Were The Life of Charlemagne and The Translation and Miracles of the
Blessed Martyrs, Marcellinus and Peter written for the same reasons?
- Who were their intended audiences?
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- In what light does Einhard portray Charlemagne, and why?
- Is this portrayal accurate?
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Section #24 on page 31 tells us that Charlemagne, "was fond of the books of
Saint Augustine, particularly the one called the City of G-d."
- What role did religion play in Charlemagne's life?
- Can we see any connections to the City of G-d?
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What makes the Franks different from the Greeks (hint: what was Charlemagne
great at)?
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- How believable are the miracles described in The Translation and
Miracles of the Blessed Martyrs, Marcellinus and Peter?
- If Einhard exaggerated, what purpose might he have had in mind?
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- In Miracles, what's wrong with Einhard - that is, why does he keep
questioning the signs of the saints, and why does he not complete their wishes
without excessively many warnings?
- What does this tell us about his character?