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Pre-Reading “Icebreaker”
Patriotism is a double-edged sword in The False Prince. In some ways, love of country is a positive force, as with King Eckbert, a character whose patriotism compels him to make personal sacrifices for the greater good of Carthya. In other ways, patriotism causes dangerous tunnel vision in characters like Bevin Conner, a man who will protect and serve Carthya at any cost–even if it involves loss of innocent human life.
Teaching Suggestion: Use this prompt to help students begin thinking about patriotism in their own lives, and how that resembles themes involving nationalism for Carthya in The False Prince. Be sure to provide them with examples in which patriotism evokes a sense of pride; for instance, students in the United States may associate a fireworks display on the Fourth of July or a visit to a monument or national park with this topic.
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By Jennifer A. Nielsen