1. Damon and Pythias
adapted as a play by Fan Kissen

2. Vocabulary Words
tyrant
traitor
rebel
honorable
appointed

3. tyrant The King of the country was a cruel tyrant.
Throughout history, people have suffered under the harsh laws of tyrants.

4. tyrant: a harsh, unjust ruler

5. rebel Why didn’t the people rebel?
At long last, the people rose up to rebel against the unjust laws.

6. rebel: to resist a ruler’s power

7. appointed Have they appointed you their champion?
Travis was appointed Most Valuable Player after the game.

8. appointed: to name officially

9. traitor I consider him a traitor, but I’m certain he’s no fool.
Every country has harsh laws
against anyone who is a traitor.

10. traitor: someone who betrays another’s trust

11. honorable To be an honorable person,
Still, would an honorable man like Pythias let such a good friend die for him?
To be an honorable person,
one must always try to do the
right thing.

12. honorable: deserving of honor or respect