Oh the completely oblivious tyrants of our world. Only caring for power and money. They think that they should be able to rule the world their way. However, there's more than that beneath the surface of Sir Philip's pool of lies.
The story begins as the men in the village go on a risky endeavour an hour or two before the break of dawn; and with a hearty objective in mind, there's little that can stop them. Cue of Treason is a story told from the eyes of Peter Brownriggs, the likely protagonist. A while back, Sir Philips has taken over the thrown and started changing the village better for his means. He obnoxiously takes it to an extent and creates an enclosure fence around the fields where Peter's family lives and take care of sheeps or whatnot. One would think that there is some logical reason behind his ludicrous action; but the truth be told- there couldn't be any rational reason behind this criminal act. This scene ties in with the mini preview we did during class when a fundamental right we brainstormed got taken away with a reason. I feel their pain.
When Peter is chosen to keep guard just incase Sir Philips comes galloping over, I had a feeling that something was going to go wrong; and I was right. Those men really shouldn't have underestimated the great power that Sir Philips holds. Like a mischievous kid, Peter cannot resist his sudden urge to throw some rocks at the Sir and his horse. I am in awe by his courage, it's something I wouldn't have done. I do anticipate that this scene is connected the the other preview activity where there was an ambush. I really love how Geoffrey Trease really managed to hit at the sweet spot and intertwined the name of this chapter to the event. Dawn really is a dangerous time. Although I am unable to foresee the future, I do predict with my little eyes that this is just the start of everything!
AHA! I was right, there was no way that the men could get away with tackling down the wall without being suspected. But, what happened to Peter? I thought he was a sweet and innocent kid, until the moment he broke out of his humbleness and became just a little cocky! I know that as a kid, we can't help but brag in front of friends; but to reveal this secret to everyone is going to put their lives at stake. This is not going to be good; but at the moment the men came to locate Peter, I knew what the title of the chapter meant: Peter has no choice but to escape.
Back to the topic on tyrants. Why is power so important? Aren't kings supposed to care for their citizens, not destroying them only for filling in their hunger of greed? The medieval times were likely filled with these nobels that cared for nothing and no-one but money. With Peter escaping --- trying to change his fate --- what is to become of him? I anticipate that Peter will get out alive and eventually--take revenge for what Sir Philips has done to him.
"Any excuse will serve a tyrant"
---Aesop
I liked how you connected specific scenes in the opening chapters to the introductory activities. Keep this up.
ReplyDeleteI think you can be very creative with your additions (cartoons, videos, quotes) but for them to be most effective be sure to discuss them some or connect to the topic clearly so that we can see what you were thinking rather than make assumptions. It would give more to comment on as well.