After reading chapters 21-27 of Wieland, discuss the following:
1. Carwin confesses his crimes to Clara, but defends himself against accusations that he is responsible for Wieland's actions. Does he effectively vindicate himself to her? Do you believe that he had nothing to do with the murders, that Wieland has just gone insane, or does the guilt he seems to carry give something away?
2. Throughout the novel, Clara places a great deal of importance on Truth. However, at the end of Chapter 26, she states in regard to Carwin, "Such is his tale, concerning the truth of which I care not." Has she given up on the power/justness of truth, or is there something else behind her statement? Is Brown making a statement on Truth here?
3. What is the purpose of the final chapter?