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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Twelfth Night
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The King Must Die
Mary Renault
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Summary & Analysis
Book One: Chapters 1–2
Book One: Chapters 3–4
Book One: Chapters 5–6 and Book Two: Chapter 1
Book Two: Chapter 2
Book Two: Chapter 3
Book Three: Chapters 1–2
Book Three: Chapter 3
Book Four: Chapters 1–2
Book Four: Chapters 3–4
Book Four: Chapters 5–6
Book Four: Chapter 7
Book Four: Chapters 8–9
Book Four: Chapter 10
Book Five: Chapter 1
Book Five: Chapter 2, Author's Note, and The Legend of Theseus
Characters
Characters
Theseus
Asterion
Aigeus
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Characters
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Book One: Chapters 1-2
Book One: Chapters 3-4
Book One: Chapters 5-6 and Book Two: Chapter 1
Book Two: Chapter 2
Book Two: Chapter 3
Book Three: Chapters 1-2
Book Three: Chapter 3
Book Four: Chapters 1-2
Book Four: Chapters 3-4
Book Four: Chapters 5-6
Book Four: Chapter 7
Book Four: Chapters 8-9
Book Four: Chapter 10
Book Five: Chapter 1
Book Five: Chapter 2, Author's Note, and The Legend of Theseus
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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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