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How does the organization of this play differ from the organization of a novel?
The play is organized in scenes and lines, novels are organized in chapters and paragraphs.
Why do you think the author wrote this tale?
Possibilities to explain how spiders came to be, to warn people not to brag
Give an example of the "stage directions" found in the play.
Answers will vary.
In the list of characters, why did the author write Arachne as (uh-RACK-nee)?
It shows you how to pronounce the name.
How do the first two lines contribute to the overall meaning of the play?
They introduce the play and give a preview of what it will be about.
What is the theme of the play, "Athena and Arachne"?
Possibilities: There are often consequences when you brag too much.
In Scene 2, what should Customer 3 do while saying his/her lines?
Look at a tapestry
Where does Scene 2 take place?
the center of town
What is the meaning of the word, "exquisite" on the top of page 2? What is one line that helped you figure out the meaning?
Beautiful: Customer 3: This is the most beautiful weaving I have ever seen!
How would this play be different if it was written as a story instead of a play?
Possibilities: (Paragraphs, internal character thinking, description of setting and characters, chapters, etc.)
How many actors are needed for the play?
7
In Scene 1, how should Athena be dressed?
as an old woman