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Lesson 1 (from Book 1, The Reed Boat)

Objective

The author uses descriptive language to paint a picture for the reader of the Egypt of Sinuhe's story and lifetime. He includes information about Sinuhe's love of the Nile, his birth, political intrigue and examples of how race and class consciousness will play into the story. The objective of this lesson is to become comfortable with Sinuhe's imagery of his home as told by Sinuhe from exile.

Lesson

Vocabulary: Define exile.

1. Class Discussion:

Talking points:

--Discuss adoption as Sinuhe is adopted.

--Discuss Sinuhe's skin coloring and appearance. What do Sinuhe's parents do to assure that Sinuhe is viewed as their son and their son only? Set up for class and race consciousness.

--Who is the Pharaoh that he cannot speak his name? Why would his name not be spoken? What would have had to happen? How does this set up the story? What does this tell...

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