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Themes/Lessons
Prince and Pauper Characters
Prince and Pauper Plot
Prince and Pauper Vocab
Prince and Pauper
100

This theme is highlighted when the Prince learns about the struggles of common people while living as one of them.

What is empathy or understanding others’ hardships?

100
This is the poor beggar boy.
Who is Tom Canty
100
This is where Tom Canty lives
What is Offal Court
100
This is something remembered
What is Recollection
100
This is why Tom Canty thinks he will be hanged.
What is They will think he is trying to be the Prince.
200

The Prince insists on following the laws of the land, even when it is difficult, showing this important lesson about leadership.

What is leading by example?

200
This is the father of the poor beggar boy.
Who is John Canty
200
These are some reasons why the Prince is jealous of the Pauper
What is he gets to play in the mud, he is free, he fights in the streets.
200
This is a person who uses a false name or identity
What is Imposter
200
This is who announces the King is Dead!
Who is Herlad
300

Miles Hendon’s willingness to help the Prince without asking for much in return reflects this theme about true friendship.

What is loyalty or selflessness?

300
This character is old and sick. Someone might need to take his place soon.
Who is The King
300
This is what can prove the Prince is really the Prince..
What is The Great Seal
300
This is a cause of pain;suffering
What is Affliction
300
This is how Miles helps the Prince when they first meet
What is take him to his house and feed him
400

The Prince’s refusal to steal, even under pressure, teaches this lesson about standing by your values.

What is integrity?

400
This character forces the Prince to steal from a woman
Who is Hugo or John Canty
400
This is what everyone, including the King, thinks Tom Canty is (When they believe he is the Prince)
What is Mad or Insane
400
The King began to doubt that his son was _____________.
What is sane
400
This is who kidnaps the Prince from Miles' house
Who is John Canty and Hugo
500

The story shows how living in someone else’s position can change your perspective, teaching this theme about understanding different lives.

What is walking in someone else’s shoes?

500
This character makes sure the Prince does NOT go to jail.
Who is Miles
500
Tom Canty's father does this to him when he doesn't bring food or money home.
What is Beat him
500
A person who follows another; taking on his or her rights and duties.
What is Successor
500
This is how much the woman says her pig is worth BEFORE she knew the boy would hang for it.
What is Three shilling and eight pence