Torch Essay & Project Ideas

This Study Guide consists of approximately 19 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Torch.

Torch Essay & Project Ideas

This Study Guide consists of approximately 19 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Torch.
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1. Research the early Olympic Games. How have the ideals remained the same over the centuries? How are they different?

2. The children's names are taken from Greek history. Choose two of the names and discuss the similarities and the differences between the children and the Greek characters they are meant to represent.

3. The treatment of athletes is confusing in Torch. They appear to be treated as special individuals; yet, in fact, they are treated as if they are not human. Discuss the evolution of athletes from the early Olympic Games to the modern-day athlete.

4. Is there a difference between the Nikathalon of the village and the young man who settles on the beach?

Discuss why he changes or why he does not change?

5. Dio starts to understand that the "Wonders of Ago" can be achieved again. How does he reach this...

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