Plutarch: Lives•Grade 8•dialectic Stage
Themistocles
The Text
What You'll Learn
1
Comprehension
Notes Themistocles' humble origins: his mother was a foreigner, he was considered base-born
2
Cause & Consequence
Explains what drove Themistocles: ambition, desire for glory, rivalry with others
3
Meaning
Connects to Herodotus' Salamis - seeing the "rest of the story"
4
Defense
Identifies what is strongest about the counterargument
How It Works
Your AI tutor will guide you through this text using the Socratic method. Instead of giving you answers, it asks questions that help you discover the meaning for yourself.
- 1.Read the text carefully
- 2.Answer the tutor's questions in your own words
- 3.Progress through each stage as you demonstrate understanding
Start This Lesson
Free to try. No credit card required.