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Why is Peter willing to die for the Queen?

What do you think is going through Peter's mind when Kit accuses Mr. Armthwaite of being a part of the assassination plot?

How does the loyalty in this chapter effect the outcome of the story?

Imagery

  • Peter describes a childhood memory
  • Mr. Armthwaite's house is described

Figurative Language

  • "Hither and thither" means "here and there"
  • "I reckon" would more often be said as "I think" today
  • "Comradeship" would usually be described as a friendship today
  • "We ran at full pelt" would usually be said as "We ran our fastest" today

Plot Summaries

Vocabulary

Chapter 19

-Peter finally returns home after escaping Ullswater and Duncan

-Soon Peter is notified by Kit and his mother about how the captors are gone, and he then tells them about the rebellious plot against the Queen

-Kit and Peter then arrange to travel to Keswick to meet Mr. Armthwaite, who will then send news to Sir Robert in London

-Then, Sir Philip Morton shows up and tries to find Peter, and the two narrowly escape discovery through a back window.

Chapter 19

  • Fells - hills
  • Magistrate - an officer that has the power to enforce law
  • Scree - an area of loose stones on the side of a mountain
  • Scoundrel - a mean or dishonest person
  • Musket - a heavy gun
  • Rapier - a small sword
  • Bracken - a large fern

Chapter 20

A novel by Geoffrey Trease

-Peter and Kit have just escaped from Sir Philip Morton and go to Mr. Bell for more help

-They take horses to go see Mr. Armthwaite -When they arrive there they tell him the story and plot against the Queen

-Kit notices Mr. Armthwaite acting strangely, and soon discovers him as one of the traitors working with Sir Philip Morton

-Then, they lock Mr. Armthwaite in his office, then steal his horses and start to head directly to London and Sir Robert, so that they could directly send him the news.

  • Besiegers - people who attack in an army in hope of capturing their surrender
  • Caldron - a large metal pot
  • Comradeship - a friendship in which common interests are shared
  • Crags - a steep cliff or rock face
  • Scaffold - a raised wooden platform used for the public execution of criminals
  • Trice - in a very short time

Chapters 19-20

Cue For Treason Seminar

Presented by: Jaime Rae, Melissa Marquez, and Katie Zupan

Themes

Chapter 19

Childhood-Adulthood: Peter reflects on his childhood and talks about how it used to be a 'comforting little world' and the last few months have made a man of him. (226)

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Historical Fiction: Talks about how a long time ago women were used to their menfolk coming home in rough shape. (225)

Carlisle market-place mentioned

Character

Chapter 19 and 20

Loyalty- Kit and Peter take Tom's work. Kit says if Peter was sick she would take the news for him and Peter trusts her in this.(226)

Putting family first- Peter's Dad goes outside to stand against Sir Philip. His mother is always worrying and caring for her family.

Themes

Chapter 20

Importance of being a good neighbor- Mr.Bell and his sons head over to help the Brownriggs against Sir Philip and his men. Down the dale, the menfolk of every family came running. (239)

-Mother develops to understand Peter and how he is growing up

-Peter and Kit's relationship grow

-Peter's father is slowly starting to treat him as more of an adult

-Kit shows her loyalty

-Kit and Peter's family show loyalty to the Queen and show their dedication to not let anything happen to her.

-Peter shows how he cares deeply for his family, town, and country, and how he wants to protect them all.

Strong women- Kit stands up against Mr.Armthwaite as she was suspicious

People are sometimes different than they appear to be (Deception)- Mr.Armthwaite turns out to be the complete opposite person that Peter and Kit thought he was.

Bravery/Courage- Kit and Peter head to London.

Selflessness- Kit putting herself in danger standing up to

Mr.Armthwaite and her and Peter heading to London

to save the people of Cumberland.

Symbolism

  • Kit's screaming and crying represents her friendship with Peter
  • The Brownrigg's dairy window symbolizes Peter's maturity and escape
  • Sir Philip's many attempts to get in the Brownrigg's house represents desperation
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