Your answers should be based on the excerpt from The Holy Lance that you were given to read as part of your lesson. Additional research is not necessary, and should not be included. DO NOT take material from the Internet to use as your answers; these questions are asking for YOUR reflections on the assigned text. Remember to answer the questions on your own and in your own words; I want to see your own thoughts and ideas! Do not work with other students, and do not share your ideas with others. As a work of historical fiction. The Holy Lance is meant to portray the Middle Ages in a realistic way. Discuss three details from this chapter that seem realistically medieval to you, and explain why you chose each. In your opinion, does The Holy Lance present the Holy Land during the Crusades as a desirable place to live? Why or why not? Make sure you fully explain the reasoning behind your answer. . Christianity plays a major role in the lives of Latham's characters, but not all of them are depicted as sincere or fully committed believers. This is clearly a deliberate choice on Latham's part. What message is he trying to send his readers about the role of religion in medieval life? Do you think this depiction is realistic? Why or why not? Latham's academic career means he is deeply interested in the modern Middle East and its conflicts. How do you think this academic background shapes his portrayal of the Crusades