101 pages 3 hours read

Jennifer A. Nielsen

The False Prince

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Thought & Response Prompts

These prompts can be used for in-class discussion, exploratory free-writing, or reflection homework before or after reading the novel.

Pre-Reading “Icebreaker”

Patriotism is a double-edged sword in The False Prince. In some ways, love of country is a positive force, as with King Eckbert, a character whose patriotism compels him to make personal sacrifices for the greater good of Carthya. In other ways, patriotism causes dangerous tunnel vision in characters like Bevin Conner, a man who will protect and serve Carthya at any cost–even if it involves loss of innocent human life.

  • Do you feel a sense of pride for your country? What are some markers of patriotism that you can think of in your own life? How do they make you feel?
  • Can you think of any fictional adventure heroes whose patriotism brought them conflict?

Teaching Suggestion: Use this prompt to help students begin thinking about patriotism in their own lives, and how that resembles themes involving nationalism for Carthya in The False Prince. Be sure to provide them with examples in which patriotism evokes a sense of pride; for instance, students in the United States may associate a fireworks display on the Fourth of July or a visit to a monument or national park with this topic.

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