In your groups,
discuss the following questions and be sure to take notes on you PC or in your
notebook (you can not take notes on this page).
1.
How did Theseus come to be a hero?
2.
What was Theseus’ theory about justice? Did he appear to always follow this?
Give examples.
3.
How did Theseus become recognizable to his father?
4.
What was Theseus’ first major act of bravery after arriving in
5.
Who was Theseus’ first girlfriend and what happened to her (and which story do
you believe)?
6.
How did Theseus become the King of Athens and what kind of king was he? What
events exemplify this?
7.
What crazy adventures did Theseus have with his friend Pirithoüs? How did Pirithoüs
meet his demise and why couldn’t Theseus save him?
8.
Theseus’ family life was a regular soap opera. Explain.
9.
How did Theseus die? What is unusual about the tale of his death and what do
you think about this?
10.
How was Theseus similar to and different from Hercules? What personal qualities
did Theseus have that Hercules did not? Who do you think is the greater hero?