The students should be able to make connections to the story to validate their opinions as well. The students will need to use examples from the story. Was it worse for Princess Aida and Captain Radames to betray their countries? Was it worse for them to betray their love for each other? The main objective of this essay would be to convince the audience that your opinion is more valid than the opposing view point. Since most of this story dealth with betrayal, the students could write an essay on which betrayal was worse. The teacher could have the students write a persuasive essay for this story. When portaying the gods, the illustrator used warm colors that seemed to brighten up the page. The illistrator successfuly detailed the differences between royalty and slaves. In addition, the themes of betrayal and loyalty also come into play. This story follows the classic Shakespearian tale of "star-crossed lovers" as Princess Aida falls in love with Captain Radames, an official in the army of her country's enemy. The despair of Princess Aida can almost be felt by the reader by simply gazing into her eyes as she is taken away by the Egyptian soldiers. The illustrators extraordinary talent is expressed through his realistic portraits. The vivid illustrations in this story truly tell a story.
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