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Tale of Two Cities : The Theme of Revenge. Defining and Exploring Revenge in Preparation for Book II and II of the Novel. Define “Revenge”. punishment: the punishment of somebody in retaliation for harm done retaliation act: something done to get even with somebody else who has caused harm
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Tale of Two Cities: The Theme of Revenge Defining and Exploring Revenge in Preparation for Book II and II of the Novel
Define “Revenge” • punishment: the punishment of somebody in retaliation for harm done • retaliation act: something done to get even with somebody else who has caused harm • desire for retaliation: the desire or urge to get even with somebody
Connect • Where in literature have you seen revenge? • Where in Tale of Two Cities do you predict we might see revenge? • Working with the student(s) sitting next to you, discuss the following questions...
Essential questions • Is revenge ever justified? Is so, under what circumstances? • How far would you go to obtain revenge on someone or some group who destroyed your family? • Can you achieve justice through revenge? • What is justice? • How does our society treat those who achieve revenge?