Athena and Arachne | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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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 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!

Where does Scene 2 take place?

the center of town

In Scene 2, what should Customer 3 do while saying his/her lines?

Look at a tapestry

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.)

Give an example of the "stage directions" found in the play.

Answers will vary.

Why do you think the author wrote this tale?

Possibilities to explain how spiders came to be, to warn people not to brag

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.

In Scene 1, how should Athena be dressed?

as an old woman

How many actors are needed for the play?

7

What is the theme of the play, "Athena and Arachne"?

Possibilities: There are often consequences when you brag too much.

In the list of characters, why did the author write Arachne as (uh-RACK-nee)?

It shows you how to pronounce the name.