Describe Marcellus as the story opens. What are the personality traits that make him a good soldier? Will these translate to his being a good Christian? Why or why not?

What is the relationship between Marcellus and his family? What are the family connections to the government?

What is Lucia's attitude about slavery? How do those differ from her father's attitudes? From Marcellus' attitudes? What does Demetrius eventually tell Lucia about a slave's right to happiness?

How does Demetrius get his first look at Jesus? What is his first impression? How does that impression grow/change as he learns more about Jesus?

Who is Paulus? How does he try to shield Marcellus from his duty in the crucifixion of Jesus? How does Marcellus come by the robe? What are his intentions with regard to the robe at that time?

What impact does the robe...