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The Rise of SpartaGrade 3grammar Stage

The Jealous Athlete

The Text

What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Identifies Theagenes as a famous athlete whose statue stood at Olympia

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why the man shook the statue: jealousy of his rival's honors

3

Significance

Explains that jealousy harmed the jealous person, not his rival

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