The Red Pyramid

Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.

“Interview with a Magician”

In this activity, students will analyze the various types of magic portrayed in the novel and craft a hypothetical interview with one of the magic users.

• Throughout The Red Pyramid, we encounter an intricate and detailed magic system. In order to understand this system and its impact on the story, we will explore different types of magic, analyze their roles in the story, and conduct an imaginary interview with a magic user from the book.
• Your group will be assigned a specific type of magic used in the novel, such as divine words, transformation, or combat magic. In your group, find examples of your magic in the text.
• Choose a character who prominently uses your assigned type of magic. When and why do they use it? How does it affect them, their decisions, and their interactions with others?
• Craft a hypothetical interview with your chosen character. Write questions that delve into their relationship with their magic, how they feel about it, and the challenges and advantages it brings. Write their responses based on your understanding of the character and their usage of magic.