Question

Part I: Theme Tracker- At the end of the Theme Tracker Road are two themes found in "Androclus and the Lion." In the boxes that include the cars, add textual evidence from the story that helped the themes develop.

Answer 1

Explanation:In "Androclus and the Lion," two themes can be identified. Here is textual evidence from the story that helps develop these themes:

Theme 1: Compassion and Kindness

- In the story, Androclus shows compassion and kindness towards the lion by removing a thorn from its paw.

- Textual evidence: "Androclus noticed that the lion had a huge thorn stuck in its paw. He felt sorry for the lion and decided to help it by pulling out the thorn."

- Additionally, the lion displays compassion and kindness towards Androclus by sparing his life in the arena.

- Textual evidence: "When Androclus was thrown into the arena to be devoured by the lion, the lion recognized him and instead of attacking, it approached Androclus with a gentle growl, as if remembering the kindness shown to it."

Theme 2: Friendship and Loyalty

- Androclus and the lion develop a strong bond of friendship throughout the story.

- Textual evidence: "As Androclus tended to the lion's wound, they formed a deep bond of friendship. They spent their days together, sharing food and shelter."

- This friendship is further exemplified when the lion saves Androclus from danger in the arena.

- Textual evidence: "When the lion was released into the arena, instead of attacking Androclus, it fought off other beasts and protected him. This act of loyalty and friendship saved Androclus's life."

These textual examples highlight the themes of compassion and kindness, as well as friendship and loyalty in "Androclus and the Lion." They demonstrate how the characters' actions and relationships contribute to the development of these themes throughout the story.

Answer 2

The themes in the story "Andronicus and the Lion" are:

.Kindness and

.Gratefulness

The textual evidence is summarized in the fact that a Christian in Ancient Rome had escaped his master into the forest and saw a lion in pain. Following the teaching of the Christian religion, he goes out of his way, takes a risk, and helps the Lion. This is representative of Kindness.

Sooner or later, after having dwelt in the cave with the Lion for a long time, Andronicus decided it was better to live with humans and went back to the town from where he escaped. He was returned to his master who decided he would be set among ferocious beasts at the next public spectacle theatre. His aster carries out his plan and as the lions were released, one of the very ferocious lions ran towards him and lay at his feet in an expression of gratitude affection, and delight.

Who wrote Andronicus and the Lion?

The story of Androcles and the Lion is supposed to have been penned by Aesop, the renowned Greek storyteller who always ended his animal kingdom fables with a moral. The lesson for Androcles is that "gratitude is the evidence of a good character!"

It was rewritten into a play by George Bernard Shaw in 1912. Shaw's recounting of the story of Androcles, a slave who is saved by the kind pity of a lion, is the subject of the play. Shaw plays Androcles as one of the numerous Christians dragged to the Colosseum for torture in the drama.