Parent Guide > The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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This week in class, we’re reading "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" by Robert Browning.
"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a classic narrative poem about a man who is asked to rid a town of its rats. But when the greedy mayor won't pay, the Pied Piper takes revenge by luring the townpeople's children away.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Power & Greed and Revenge & Betrayal as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Does money buy happiness?" and "Is revenge ever justified?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" about?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- Watch The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning: A Dramatic Reading at home with your child.