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Torch Study Guide

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by Jill Paton Walsh
About 18 pages (5,505 words)
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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.....

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Torch from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction and Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.



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