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The King Must Die

Mary Renault

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Summary
- Plot Overview
Characters
- Characters
- Theseus
- Asterion
- Aigeus
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
- Symbols
- Key Facts
Quotes
- Important Quotes Explained
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Themes, Motifs, Symbols Quiz

Further Study Themes, Motifs, Symbols Quiz

1 of 5
What does this book suggest about leadership?

It's embedded in us
It's a male trait
Leaders sacrifice themselves
Leaders always suffer

2 of 5
Why is "justice" an important theme?

Gods will punish injustice
Men hate unfairness
Greeks believed in karma
Their culture demands it

3 of 5
What belief brings meaning to people?

Belief in karma
Belief in deities
Belief in manhood
Belief in fairy tales

4 of 5
What demonstrates the similarities and differences in characters?

Their priorities
Belief systems
Rituals
Their fates

5 of 5
What does "moira" symbolize?

Beliefs
Self-defined destiny
Lust
Lack of judgement

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