The Golden Ass: What sort of commentary do you think Apuleius is offering about the competing religious systems in the Roman world?
Select three of the characters featured in The Golden Ass and analyze how they feel that their religious beliefs provide them with concrete benefits in their lives.
How do their beliefs help them in their daily existence? How do their beliefs generate problems? Do other characters respect their beliefs?
Be as specific in your response as possible, using frequent and precise references to the text.