The Scarlet Pimpernel

An irresistible blend of romance, intrigue, and suspense, this timeless historical adventure recalls the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution, when ruthless mobs ruled the streets of Paris and hundreds of royals were condemned to face the guillotine each day. The only hope of many was a courageous leader who spirited aristocrats across the Channel to England and safety. Known by the name of the wildflower he leaves as a calling card, the Pimpernel becomes the darling of the people and is particularly admired by Marguerite Blakeney, who scorns her foppish husband as ardently as she esteems this gallant hero. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

It is 1792 and France is in the grip of a seething, bloody revolution. Mobs roam the Paris streets hunting down royalists, barricades block any chance of escape, and every day hundreds die under the blade of Madame Guillotine. But in the hearts of the condemned nobility there remains one last vestige of hope: rescue by the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel. Renowned for both his unparalleled bravery and his clever disguises, the Pimpernel's identity remains as much a mystery to his sworn enemy, the ruthless French agent Chauvelin, as to his devoted admirer, the beautiful Lady Marguerite Blakeney. First published in 1905, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL is an irresistible novel of love, gallantry, and swashbuckling adventure.

It is 1792 and France is in the grip of a seething, bloody revolution. Mobs roam the Paris streets hunting down royalists, barricades block any chance of escape, and every day hundreds die under the blade of Madame Guillotine. But in the hearts of the condemned nobility there remains one last vestige of hope: rescue by the elusive Scarlet Pimpernel. Renowned for both his unparalleled bravery and his clever disguises, the Pimpernel's identity remains as much a mystery to his sworn enemy, the ruthless French agent Chauvelin, as to his devoted admirer, the beautiful Lady Marguerite Blakeney. First published in 1905, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL is an irresistible novel of love, gallantry, and swashbuckling adventure.

Armed with only his wits and his cunning, one man recklessly defies the French revolutionaries and rescues scores of inocent men, women, and children from the deadly guillotine. His friends and foes know him only as the Scarlet Pimpernel. But the ruthless French agent Chauvelin is sworn to discover his identity and to hunt him down. Complete and unabridged.

Enjoy discovering the identity of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel as you work through Progeny Press' Christian literature study guide.

In the Scarlet Pimpernel, the French Revolution is in full swing and Paris is awash in fear and the blood of its own nobility. However, one mysterious adventurer (some say phantom!) seems able to whisk away doomed nobles from under the very nose of the executioner-the infamous Scarlet Pimpernel!

This Progeny Press guide includes features about:

• The author

• Vocabulary, critical thinking, & analysis
• Literary Techniques: Antonyms & synonyms, juxtaposition, stereotypes, irony, paradoxes, foreshadowing, cliffhangers, context, simile & metaphor, onomatopoeia, moral dilemmas, hyperbole, romanticism, allusion, anthropomorphism, protagonists & antagonists, false climaxes, a foil, themes, and more.
• Character Values/Concepts: conflict, accountability, wise counsel, virtue vs. self-righteousness, fate vs. free will, altruism, self-interest, egoism, leadership, freedom, bigotry, prejudice, stereotypes, and more.
• Activities/Writing Assignments include map work, discussion questions, bulletin board ideas, quotations to study, essay assignments, drama, and art work.
• A living reading list of books by the same author and other books like The Scarlet Pimpernel

  PLEASE NOTE: the book "The Scarlet Pimpernel" is required and sold-separately.

  Setting: England & France 1792

  The format is ideal for homeschoolers; the large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read, easy on the eyes, and easy to transport from car to home. Plus, every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers, which encourages neat and clean handwriting practice. A removable answer key is also included for the teacher.

  Grades: 9-12

The Scarlet Pimpernel is the tale of a mysterious English nobleman who employs ingenious disguises to help French aristocrats escape execution at the guillotine. As the French attempt to discover who the Scarlet Pimpernel is via Marguerite St. Just, the plot weaves and twists as threats and hidden identities are discovered.

Progeny Press Study Guides provide teachers, parents, and students with literary analysis based upon the foundation of the Bible. Examining well-written literature in relation to biblical standards, students will develop and refine how they deal with man's philosophies while learning about the craft of writing. Progeny Press Study Guides interact with literature as works of art and philosophy as they explain and use literary terms; examine plot construction; dig into character studies; and bring attention to themes and ideas the author has crafted.

This interactive CD-ROM contains a full-version study guide .pdf file. Pages can be printed off as needed or students can enter answers directly on the computer and save their work-in-progress; parents can also grade work on the computer, leaving comments and notes within the file. Answers are not automatically graded, as most answers are in essay-form. This CD-ROM includes the study guide .pdf, answer key .pdf, and and ReadMe file; the booklet is not included.Middle & High School guides take approximately from 8 to 10 weeks to complete. Grades 9-12.