Parent Guide > The Tyrant Who Became a Just Ruler
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 Tyrant Who Became a Just Ruler" by Maude Barrows Dutton.
In Maude Barrows Dutton's retelling of the folktale "The Tyrant Who Became a Just Ruler," a cruel leader decides to rule over his people fairly.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Power & Greed as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How does power corrupt?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this folktale at home:
- What was "The Tyrant Who Became a Just Ruler" about?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: