Discussion Leader #6: Meghan

1. Why did Vergil cut off almost all contact with Ned?
Ned seemed to ignore all male boundaries, saying innappropriate things, or doing innappropriate things, especially in the eyes of a monk. In a place where emotional display and physical contact are almost forbidden, Ned was looked at as a threat to these common practices. Ned was even labeled as gay by some of the monks, and so Virgil thought it would be in Ned's best interest to cut off all contact with him.

2. What did Ned realize about Father Claude that saddened her?
Ned told Father Claude one day that he really liked Father because he gave him hope. Father Claude then looked sad, saying that he wished his brothers felt the same way. He then revealed that he doesnt think the rest of the convent likes him. The fact that Father Claude was without fellowship after his entire adult life was spent in the convent really saddened Ned.

3.How did Ned talk differently then Norah when it came to work?
Ned stopped obsessively saying sorry, please, and thank you in resteraunts, gas stations, and shops the way Norah had. Instead, Ned just asked for what he wanted, right out, no apology, no squirm.

4. What was Ivan's relationship to Ned?
On Neds second interview with a new job he was sent out to work for the day with Ivan. Ivan was a balls-to-the-wall salesmen and Ned respected that. Also, Ivan made Ned laugh; they had a pretty good friendly relationship.