Damon and Damon and PythiasPythias

adapted as a play by Fan Kissen

Vocabulary WordsVocabulary Words

tyrant traitorrebel honorableappointed

tyrant

1. The King of the country was a cruel tyrant.

Throughout history, people have suffered under the harsh laws of tyrants.

tyrant:a harsh, unjust ruler

rebel

2. Why didn’t the people rebel?

At long last, the people rose up to rebel against the unjust laws.

rebel:rebel:to resist a ruler’s power

appointedappointed

3. Have they appointed you their champion?

Travis was appointed Most Valuable Player after the game.

appointed:appointed:to name officially

traitortraitor4. I consider him a traitor, but I’m

certain he’s no fool.

Every country has harsh laws

against anyone who is a traitor.

traitor:traitor:someone who betrays another’s trust

honorablehonorable5. Still, would an honorable man like

Pythias let such a good friend die for him?

To be an honorable person,

one must always try to do the

right thing.

honorable:deserving of honor or respect