Parent Guide > The Aged Mother
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "The Aged Mother" by Matsuo Bashō.
In "The Aged Mother," a mother's wisdom and love for her son help to change an unjust law.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage, Love, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be brave?", "How are we changed by love?", and "What are the effects of following the crowd?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this folktale at home:
- What was "The Aged Mother" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Love?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: