Part A

What is a theme of William Tell?


To make change happen, one must be willing to take risks.

Too much pride can be dangerous.

The mind can play tricks on a person.

It is possible to change from bad to good.
Question 2
Part B

How is the theme identified in Part A developed in the play?


Tell places his own life and that of his son in danger when he chooses to take a stand and not to honor the cap.

Tell asks for his son to be blindfolded so that he does not fear that Tell is trying to hurt him intentionally.

Gessler is so impressed with Tell’s skills as an archer that he honors his word and allows Tell and his son to go free.

Gessler is so focused on forcing Tell to do what he says that he doesn’t realize Tell is prepared to shoot him.


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