# Scene VI explained — Plays

> Chapter companion for Plays by Roswitha of Gandersheim.

## What happens

Constance instructs John and Paul to go to Gallicanus and gradually teach him the Christian faith, hoping God will use them to convert him.

## Themes in this chapter

### Divine Intervention and Miracles

Constance sees God's potential hand in converting Gallicanus through her servants.

### Female Agency and Virtue

Constance takes an active role in directing the mission to convert Gallicanus.

## Character check-ins

### John

Sent by Constance to instruct Gallicanus in the faith.

### Paul

Sent with John to Gallicanus; expresses hope for success.

### Gallicanus

Target of Constance's mission; to be instructed in Christianity.

## Key lines

> Go at once to Gallicanus and attach yourselves to his person. Instruct him little by little in the mysteries of our faith.

Constance orders John and Paul to join Gallicanus and gradually teach him Christian teachings.

_Constance's strategic approach to conversion through gradual instruction._

> Perhaps God means to make us the instruments of winning him to His service.

Constance suggests that God may use them as tools to bring Gallicanus to faith.

_Expresses hope for divine purpose in their mission._

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