Central Idea (lesson)
What is the main lesson about choices in the story?
What is choices and decisions based on selfish desires can lead to conflict
Why does Paris hesitate before making a decision?
What is... Because he's unsure which Goddess to choose and fears making the wrong choice
What is one cause &effect in the myth?
Paris choosing Aphrodite leads to the Trojan War
Who throws the Golden Apple and why?
Eris... upset that she wasn't invited
Quote showing how Aphrodite persuades Paris
The love of the most beautiful mortal Helen of Troy
How does the story show that choices have consequences?
What is the story shows that Paris; decision leads to the Trojan War; showing choices have serious consequences
What does each Goddess offer?
Hera: Power over all Kingdoms
Athena: Wisdom & skill in battle
Aphrodite: The love of the most beautiful mortal- Helen of Sparta
What is imagery? Give an example from the text
What is ... the golden apple "shining" or "glowing"
What is Paris' final choice?
He shooses Aphrodite and gains the love of Helen of Sparta
Quote starting the Trojan War
"This choice led to the conflict between kingdoms, sparking the Trojan War"
Give one central idea supported by the plot
What is... people who make decisions based on temptation may cause harm to themselves and others
How do the Goddess's promises influence Paris?
what is... by offering rewards- power, wisdom, love- and pressuring him to choose based on personal gain
Identify characterization in the text.
what is....The Goddess' bribes to Paris showing them as competitive
How does Zeus respond to the goddess' claims?
Zeus refuses to choose and gives the choice t Paris
Quote describing Eris creating the golden apple
"Eris, angered at not being invited, threw a golden apple marked 'for the fairest' "
How does the story's central idea apply to real life?
what is... in real life, making decisions based on short-term rewards can lead to long-term negative consequences.
Why is Paris' choice significant to the Trojan War?
what is... it directly leads to the Trojan War
How does cause and effect help develop the central idea?
What is...Paris chooses Aphrodite and it leads to the Trojan War and this shows that choices have consequences
What is the consequences of Paris choosing Aphrodite?
Ten Year Trojan War
Quote showing the effect of Paris choice on kingdoms
"Paris' choice brought conflict upon kingdoms, leading to years of war and destruction"