The Name of the Rose

Main Ideas

• The investigation of a series of mysterious murders in a medieval monastery as a metaphor for the search for truth
• A critical view of the role of the Church and religion in a historical context
• The use of literary symbols and allusions to explore philosophical, religious, and linguistic themes
• The significance and power of words and texts in society, their ability to manipulate the masses and shape history
• The contrast between a rational approach to solving mysteries versus superstition and religious fanaticism
• Reflections on the nature of evil, guilt, and repentance