• What do you think of the doctor’s use of hypnosis to try to unearth Agnes’ memory of the conception and birth of her child? Does it seem realistic?

• Discuss in depth some of the themes listed above.

• How would you characterize the relationship between the Mother Superior and Dr. Livingstone? How does it develop and change during the course of the play?

• How does the past life of each of the women in the story influence her actions and view of the world?

• Discuss the relationship between visions and madness. Do you think that having a religious vision always signals insanity?