Question

Pillars of the Earth

The building of the kingsbridge cathedral is a main event throughout the novel. In fact,the cathedral itself can almost be considered a character. Discuss the evolution of the cathedral throughout the novel. Which builders work on the cathedral, what do they contribute to it, why do they change or add to the prior builder, and what complications arise as they are the chief builder? Use the architectural terminology as it applies. Also, discuss how the cathedral affects the lives of those who are responsible for building it.