The Prince and the Pauper: The Prince and the hermit
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What happens in The Prince and the hermit.
The prince meets a hermit who claims to be an archangel and holds him captive. The hermit says the king destroyed his monastery and means harm, so the boy faces a new danger. His claim to be the king is used against him, since the hermit believes him but hates what the king did. Uncertain on how much of the escape is covered here. Why care: it shows that belief in his identity can be as dangerous as doubt.
The beats worth remembering.
Hermit's welcome
The boy takes shelter with a holy man who seems kind at first.
The hermit's grudge
The hermit reveals anger at the king over the closing of religious houses.
Prince in danger
The hermit binds the boy and threatens him, so he is trapped.
The moments you can actually use later.
Grievance against the crown
The hermit blames the king for his lost home. This ties the prince's rank to real harm.
Captivity scene
The prince is tied up and cannot use his title to escape.
What to carry forward.
Belief can be dangerous
The one person who accepts the prince's claim wants to hurt him.
Royal acts have victims
The king's policies left people ruined, and the prince meets one.
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