Damon and Pythias adapted as a play by Fan Kissen

Vocabulary Words tyrant traitor rebel honorable appointed

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

tyrant: a harsh, unjust ruler

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

rebel: to resist a ruler’s power

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

appointed: to name officially

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.

traitor: someone who betrays another’s trust

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.

honorable: deserving of honor or respect