"The Grand Inquisitor" Quiz
A parable within Dostoyevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" in which the Grand Inquisitor confronts Christ with questions about human nature and freedom.
fiction | 32 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- What is the significance of the parable of the Grand Inquisitor in the context of the novel?
- How does the character of the Grand Inquisitor represent the conflict between religious authority and individual freedom?
- Discuss the theme of power and control as portrayed in the Grand Inquisitor's monologue.
- How does Dostoyevsky use the parable to critique the institutionalization of religion and its impact on society?
- In what ways does the Grand Inquisitor's argument challenge traditional Christian beliefs and values?
- Examine the role of faith and doubt in the conversation between the Grand Inquisitor and Jesus.
- Discuss the parallels between the setting of the parable and the historical context in which Dostoyevsky wrote the novel.
