What stood out to you in what you just read? Was there anything that surprised or bothered you?
Did you notice anything different about this narrative compared to other stories in the Hebrew Bible? Any similarities?
What did you learn? Did this discussion change your reading of this text in any way(s)? If so, how?
How would you characterize Ruth and Naomi’s relationship?
Do you agree with Baden and Vayntrub that Ruth’s characters demonstrate extraordinary moral fiber in difficult circumstances? Why or why not?
In what ways does this story subvert patriarchal norms? In what ways does this story reinforce patriarchal norms? Offer examples and/or counterexamples.