The Legend of Damon and Pythias

tyrant rebel

appointed traitor

honorable

Tyrant-a harsh, unjust ruler(Page 96)

• The king of the country was a cruel tyrant.

• Throughout history, people have suffered under the harsh laws of tyrants.

Rebel-to resist a ruler’s power(Page 96)

• Why don’t the people rebel?

• At long last, the people rose up to rebel against the unjust laws.

Appointed-to name officially(Page 97)

• Have they appointed you their champion?

• Wayne was appointed Most Valuable Player after the game.

Traitor-someone who betrays another’s trust (Page 101)

• I consider him a traitor, but I’m certain he’s no fool.

Every country has harsh laws against anyone who is a traitor.

Honorable-deserving of honor or respect (Page 103)

Still, would an honorable man like Pythias let such a good friend die for him?

To be an honorable person, one must always try to do the right thing.