Otto is a simple character with a simple perspective, so what characteristics make him unique in his world? Cite and analyze at least three concrete examples from the text to support your interpretation.

How does the author demonstrate the extreme contrast between the monastery and the outside world and illustrate these two different yet coexisting ways of life?

Compare and contrast Baron Conrad and Baron Henry. Given their motivations for violence, does Pyle suggest that one character is more justified in his actions than the other? Why or why not?