I wrote my term paper in Phil Religion last semester on a particular variety of the problem of evil (an evidential argument, to be precise). Though I probably took a less-literary approach than you did. ;-) I'd be very interested in reading your paper, if you don't mind passing it along.

Sounds like you're enjoying your program, which is good to hear. Enjoy your time off!

My book club is reading Gilead this summer. Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much-- now I look forward to reading it as well.