Scarlet Pimpernel, The - Study Guide

Through Baroness Orczy's fun and adventurous short novel, The Scarlet Pimpernel, students will learn:

Historical Background: The French Revolution.

Author Biography: Learn about Baroness Orczy.

Before-You-Read Activities: Mapping, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Robespierre.

Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.

Literary Techniques: Antonym, synonym, juxtaposition, stereotype, irony, paradox, foreshadowing, cliffhanger, in context, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, moral dilemma, hyperbole, romanticism, allusion, anthropomorphism, protagonist, antagonist, false climax, foil, theme, willing suspension of disbelief, contrivance.

Moral Lessons and Character Values: Conflict, accountability, marriage, wise counsel, virtue vs. self-righteous, misunderstandings, fate vs. free will, altruism, self-interest, egoism, leadership, freedom, bigotry, prejudice, stereotypes, the Good Samaritan, do unto others.

Activities and Writing Assignments: Class discussions, bulletin board, quotations, essay choices, drama, art.

Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. Movie suggestions included.

All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!

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Printed Workbook Format

• Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
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• Provides a permanent record of the student’s work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!