In addition to the word hermit, today’s vocabulary word is also very important to understanding our main antagonist in Chapters 20 and 21. Our vocab word for The Prince and the Pauper Chapter 21 is…
ARCHANGEL
Keep reading or watch the video below see how the word ‘archangel’ is used in The Prince and the Pauper.
ARCHANGEL
| DEFINITION (n.) a head messenger from God to people | FACTS/CHARACTERISTICS Many faiths feature angels |
| EXAMPLES cherub spirit supernatural being | NON-EXAMPLES devil evil one fallen angel |
Etymology
- Language of Origin: Greek
- arkhangelos = “chief angel”
Sentences/Additional Forms
- Straightforward sentence: Archangels in art are often shown as being very strong and masculine.
- Sentence from the chapter: “‘It is a secret—mark thou reveal it not. I am an archangel!’” (p. 134)
- Other forms: archangelic (adj)
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References
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archangel
https://www.etymonline.com/word/archangel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel#/media/File:Coptic_Icon_of_the_Archangel_Michael.jpg
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