At this point everyone should have posted up to Chapter 10 on the Wiki.
Remember homework reads as follows--the homework associated with a given day is due then following day. For example Tuesday Dec 1 G Day-Read Chapter 10 means on Tuesday December 1 complete the reading of Chapter 10 because it is due Wednesday December 2 by the start of class.
Chapter 10
Anne-summarizer, Dylan-researcher, Molly-vocab definer, Kelsey-social class master, Sara-illustrator
Chapter 11 and 12
Sara-Summarizer Anne researcher Dylan Vocab Definer Molly social class master, Kelsey-illustrator
Chapter 13
Kelsey-Summarizer Sara Researcher Anne Vocab Definer Dylan Social class master Molly illustrator
Chapter 14 and 15
Molly summarizer Kelsey reasearcher, Sara Vocab Definer, Anne Social Class master, Dylan Illustrator
Chapter 16
Pick your favorite role!
Anne- Summarizer
In this chapter Ranofer tries to spy on Gebu and his schedule to see if there was anything suspicious he was doing. He felt as if his was being disrespectful since he had been beaten. When he was looking for something to eat he found a golden goblet in Gebus chest. Ranofer figures that he stole it from a tomb or something.
Chapter 10
Research Dylan-
I Decided to research social class because in chapter 10 gebu thinks that when we sells the golden goblet he will be all powerful.Social class played an important role because without social class everyone would be just the same
Vocab Molly-
Welts- Red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure Pg. 159 “His shoulders still sting from the scratches; when he put his hand on them he could feel the little welts.
Exasperatedly- Irritate intensely; infuriate Pg. 160 “He expected there was no noise to hear. After all, he thought exasperatedly, I cannot make the hinges squeak, even if I stay awake all night.
Gingerly- In a careful or cautious manner Pg. 164 “He touched it gingerly and drew his hand away smeared with blood.
Scarab- A large dung beetle of the eastern Mediterranean area, regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt. Pg. 168 “Only then did he see that it had been sealed with a lump of clay and marked with a clear imprint of Gebu’s scarab ring, an imprint which was now half broken away by the door’s having been opened.
Chp-7 Reacher
In the book The Golden Goblet it mentions spiral patterns. On page 130. Spirals patterns are like swirls, they start at one point and decreases or increases. Here is examples: or
Also in the book The Golden Goblet it mentions the god Osiris. On page 124. The god Osiris is an Egyptian god. He is the god of the dead. As well as being the god of the dead, he was also the god of resurrection and fertility. Here is a picture:
Another thing the book mentioned the weather affect in the spring. The book says in the heat of the spring makes the river shrink. Here is a picture of the river in the spring:
In the book The Golden Goblet it also mentions a drover. A drover is a specialized workers who transports and moves animals over long distances.
Much of the chapter deals with Egyptian society at that time. Even when Ranofer is offered to be a pupil of Zau’s, his long time dream, he can not accept because he is appetence to Gebu. He would have to formally dissolve his apprenticeship using a scribe. This shows the formality of the culture, even if Ranofer dissolved his apprenticeship, he was afraid Gebu would sell him. Anne- Vocab Definer Dyke- A long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea
Respite- a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Thicket- a dense group of bushes or trees
Lithe- (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful.
belligerent- hostile and aggressive
enticing- attractive or tempting; alluring
sedge stalks- a plant in the wetland
Anne- Social class
In this specific chapter the goldworking it was talking about was link making which needs someone really talented at gold working as well as being very precise.
Queen tiy's festival shows that she is considered a higher class like royalty as well as her getting the gold necklace.
Sulkily- gloomy, dull, marked by or given to sulking.
“‘It is easy enough to alter the coffin,’ Pai answered sulkily.” Page 136.
2. Scheme- to plan, or program of action to be followed; project. “The new scheme must have been already in operation.” Page 138.
3. Riveted- to fasten or fix firmly, to hold “Heqet and the Ancient mechanically performed the usual ritual of dividing what food there was, but their attention was riveted on Ranofer.” Page 139.
4. Ragamuffin- a child in ragged, ill fitting, dirty clothes, disreputable person. “‘Who would take notice of boys? Especially ragamuffins?’” Page 141
5. Irrepressible- uncontrollable, incapable of being repressed or restained. “Heqet, the irrepressible, glared at him an instant and then growled deep…” Page 142
6. Inestimable- incapable of being estimated or assessed. “‘Aye, of inestimable value,’ the old man cackled,” Page 142.
7. Precarious- uncertain, unstable , insecure “and ran to the corner of the wall where cracks in the mud bricks and a staggered vine provided a precarious ladder for climbing to the top.” Page 145.
Sara:Illustrator
This is the goblet Ranofer finds. I searched up the correct hierogliphs for the king and put them on the golden goblet.
Social Class Master- Kelsey D
On page 162 , paragrph 2 they mention the owner of a tomb. I researched about it and found that you had to pay to be mummified and get a tomb and sometimes you had to have a high level of social class or social status.
Quote:“ I hope it is a stupid mistake they have made in their stupid drawing, and that the owner of the tomb will have them lashed, and refuse to pay, and discredit them in all the City of the Dead...”
On page 162, paragraph 2 the mentioned the Pharaoh and how they have control over people. A Parah is in a very high social class and status. They are very powerful and are thought of as gods. Ranofer hopes that the Pharaoh would send them far away. This shows how much power and social class the Pharaoh has. He can send people away because of his power and higher social class.
Quote: “...and that the Pharaoh hears of it and sends them far away into the desert to labor gold mines.”
On page 166, paragraph 4 it tells about pure gold in the shape of a lotus bloom that Gube has. It was the work of some master who was Zau’s equal or superior, and worth a prince’s ransom. Zau has a high level of social class and status. When the say Zau’s equal or superior they are telling about someone who is equal to Zau’s social class or a higher level than his social class. It also tells how something like the pure gold lotus is for the higher class because of how much money is costs.
Quote: “It was pure gold, exquisitely fashioned in the shape of a lotus blossom. An inlaid band around its rim was priceless silver, and so was its delicate stem. It was the work of some master who was Zau’s equal or superior, and worth a prince’s ranson.”
On page 167, paragraph 3 Ranofer thinks Gube is a tomb robber. People use rob tombs because of what they had inside. Depending on the social class or wealth of the person is what will be inside. There could be clothes, drawings, jewelry, money, etc.
Quote:“Gube had robbed a tomb. There was no other explanation.”
11 and 12 Reading Journals
Anne-Researcher
Clay sculpting- The ancient Egyptians used clay for many things, many of the popular uses of clay like pottery and amulets and tablets were put in people's tombs. Egypt made pottery before building the Pyramids. Two main types of pottery existed during this period, pottery from Nile clay ( red/brown after firing ) and pottery from marl clay ( usually polished to give a shiny look )
Ancient Egyptian pottery was originally made for their everyday needs rather than for decorative purposes. As Egyptian pottery became more decorated it also became an expression of religious traditions and an expression of respected symbols.
Vocab definer Dylan-
kindle pg. 169 (v) To set on fire
ravenously pg. 173 (adv) In a way that shows eagerness for food.
malice pg. 181 (n) the desire to cause destruction and injury for fun
Vocab Definer Dylan- tactfully pg. 185 (adv) In a way that does not offend anyone. dwindled pg. 194 (v) to become less shrewd pg. 196 (adj) Showing quick cleverness
Sara-Summarizer Ranofer and Heqt finally have some success with these spying. Early in chapter 11 Ranofer notices he has broken the seal on Gebu's door. In the process of fixing it Ranofer thinks of running away. when Gebu finally gets back and is to drunk to notice the broken seal, this shows his new found wealth because Barley Beer is expensive and he bought enough to get drunk. Ranofer is constantly thinking about the goblet and how Gebu might have stolen it and how to rat him out without getting accused of the crime himself. Ranofer finds it very hard at first to keep the secret of the golden goblet away from the ancient and heqt so he starts to them. When Heqt finally comes to ask ranofer what is going on all Ranofer wants to talk about is the festival that is happening in three weeks. The spying that the three friends continue to do becomes much more successful. First the ancient spots Gebu in a quarrel on the docks with Setema and the Heqt sees Gebu and Wenamon talking to each other about meeting at a tree and not going to the festival for, what Ranofer thinks is going to the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings. At first he tries to convince Heqt that they should not follow Gebu on feast day. Then on his own Ranofer decides to follow gebu.
Illustrator- Kelsey D This is a picture of the Ancient telling Ranofer of what he herd Gebu and Setma quarreling about.
Social Class Master Molly-
In this chapter they talk about mummification. The thing about mummification is you can not be mummified if you don’t have the money. So the lower class people with less money can not be mummified and therefore they can not go to the afterlife.
Chapter 13
Social Class Master Dylan- Social class was important in this chapter because Gebu and Wenamon think if they steal from a tomb they will become rich
Sara-Researcher For my position as researcher I have decided to study tomb raiders. Ancient Egyptians believe very strongly in an afterlife, this is the reason for making very elaborate tombs full of gold and other goodies. Tomb raiders are people who sneak into these tombs to keep or sell the treasures for their own benefit. Ancient Egyptians buried their finest possessions including furniture, clothes, jewelry, gold, silver, weapons, precious oils and cosmetics. Tomb raiders would break into the tombs and steal only the things with value. Tomb raiders were often made of very poor Egyptians with low social classes, that wanted to gain wealth very fast and were willing to risk having to face the consequences. The Valley of the kings is one of the places that had been robbed of its loot most often. The punishments for acts of robbery was death.
Molly Illustrator -
Kelsey D - Summery In chapter 13 Ranofer is going to try and follow Gebu and Wenamun to where they are going. Ranofer believes they are tomb robbers. Ranofer has to miss the festival to follow them. Ranofer wishes he were someone else and did not have to go through what he does. It makes since because Gebu is a stonecutter and Wenamun is a mason, so they can work together easily. Gebu makes his move this day because he knows everyone would be distracted by the festival. Ranofer follows Gebu and Wenamun to a secret entrance to the tomb. Meanwhile Heqet and the Ancient are ready to go to the festival but are awaiting their friend Ranofer. They realize he is not coming and decide to go and try to find him. They do not find Ranofer, but see a distance rock pile and a great big vulture...
Anne- Vocab Definer
p. 202 Ominous- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
p. 203 Apprehensive- anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
p. 204 Transfixed- cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.
p. 208 Thoroughfare- a road or path forming a route between two places.
Chapter 14 and 15
Anne- Social Class Master
The Queen's parents were extremely wealthy so they could afford a very fancy tomb filled with many expensive goods, including fancy jewelry and high quality hunting tools. Not only did they have those expensive materials, but they had their own room filled with gold and fancy jewels. To have this many luxuries, you had to be high in ranking or royalty or you had to be rich.
Researcher- Kelsey D
In these two chapter there are many things I could find to research and things that they author may have researched in chapters 14 and 15 in The Golden Goblet. Here is what I found:
“... of the entrance of the tomb…” Page 214
When I read the statement above I wondered what the entrance of a tomb looked like. What I found is tombs were sometimes in little rooms and there would be a sort of door. The door would keep the room closed so the person (inside the tomb) could have a peaceful rest. Here is a picture:
“...with a kheft watching from behind every rock, as like as not, to see what we are up to. I do not care overmuch for it myself.” Page 215
This shows the kheft are everywhere to watch over people and the people are scared of them. I looked them up to see if they are real and I found that they were an ancient Egyptian belief. They are evil spirits.
“They were capped with linen and sealed with clay, and pressed into the clay was a mark as well known to Ranofer as it was to everyone else in Egypt. It was the personal seal of the great noble, Huaa, only two years dead, the beloved father of Queen Tiy.” Page 218 This shows how each tomb was unique and different. Also had different marks and meanings on them. Which when I researched I found true.
“Whether rich gold or worn-out sandals, these things belonged to them, no living human had a right to set foot in this chamber…” Page 218
When I researched all the sorts of the things people put in tombs I found this is true that the Egyptians would put treasures and other things in the person’s tomb to comfort them.
“... of the queen’s father and mother, Honored Huaa and Tuaa.” Page 224
When I read this I wondered if these people were real. When I looked it up I could not find any evidence that they were real.
“Not until midday, at the height of the Festival, would the royal procession embark…” Page 228
When I read this I wondered if the height of the Festivals of the Nile was in midday. I could not find any evidence on the internet. Nothing said the height was midday or that there was a height of the day.
Anne- Social Class Master
The Queen's parents were extremely wealthy so they could afford a very fancy tomb filled with many expensive goods, including fancy jewelry and high quality hunting tools. Not only did they have those expensive materials, but they had their own room filled with gold and fancy jewels. To have this many luxuries, you had to be high in ranking or royalty or you had to be rich.
Sara/Vocab Definer Coherently: logically connected; consistent, having a natural or due agreement of parts; harmonious "As coherently as he could Ranofer panted out his story." Pg.224 Personage: a person of distinction, importance. Any person, a character in a play, story etc. "Ranofer forced his eyes away from the asstonishing little personage and back to the tall man, which he guessed was the overseer." Pg.232 Indifferently: without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic:neither good nor bad in character or quality; average; routine: "Very well captain. Remove him," the overseer said indifferently." Pg.232 Headlong: Without delay, hastily, headfirst "He reached the bottom of the entrance shaft much sooner that he had expected, for his headlong flight back had consumed far last time then his first cautious, crawling journey."Pg.221 Roughhewn:to shape roughly; give crude form to. In an instant he was through the hole and stumbling along the black package, bent double under his crowding roof, banging and bumping into its roughhewn walls, but running, flying away from the death behind him."Pg.220
11 and 12 In chapter 13 Ranofer is going to try and follow Gebu and Wenamun to where they are going. Ranofer believes they are tomb robbers. Ranofer has to miss the festival to follow them. Ranofer wishes he were someone else and did not have to go through what he does. It makes since because Gebu is a stonecutter and Wenamun is a mason, so they can work together easily. Gebu makes his move this day because he knows everyone would be distracted by the festival. Ranofer follows Gebu and Wenamun to a secret entrance to the tomb. Meanwhile Heqet and the Ancient are ready to go to the festival but are awaiting their friend Ranofer. They realize he is not coming and decide to go and try to find him. They do not find Ranofer, but see a distance rock pile and a great big vulture... In chapter 13 Ranofer is going to try and follow Gebu and Wenamun to where they are going. Ranofer believes they are tomb robbers. Ranofer has to miss the festival to follow them. Ranofer wishes he were someone else and did not have to go through what he does. It makes since because Gebu is a stonecutter and Wenamun is a mason, so they can work together easily. Gebu makes his move this day because he knows everyone would be distracted by the festival. Ranofer follows Gebu and Wenamun to a secret entrance to the tomb. Meanwhile Heqet and the Ancient are ready to go to the festival but are awaiting their friend Ranofer. They realize he is not coming and decide to go and try to find him. They do not find Ranofer, but see a distance rock pile and a great big vulture...
In these two chapter there are many things I could find to research and things that they author may have researched in chapters 14 and 15 in The Golden Goblet. Here is what I found:
“... of the entrance of the tomb…” Page 214
When I read the statement above I wondered what the entrance of a tomb looked like. What I found is tombs were sometimes in little rooms and there would be a sort of door. The door would keep the room closed so the person (inside the tomb) could have a peaceful rest. Here is a picture:
“...with a kheft watching from behind every rock, as like as not, to see what we are up to. I do not care overmuch for it myself.” Page 215
This shows the kheft are everywhere to watch over people and the people are scared of them. I looked them up to see if they are real and I found that they were an ancient Egyptian belief. They are evil spirits.
“They were capped with linen and sealed with clay, and pressed into the clay was a mark as well known to Ranofer as it was to everyone else in Egypt. It was the personal seal of the great noble, Huaa, only two years dead, the beloved father of Queen Tiy.” Page 218 This shows how each tomb was unique and different. Also had different marks and meanings on them. Which when I researched I found true.
“Whether rich gold or worn-out sandals, these things belonged to them, no living human had a right to set foot in this chamber…” Page 218
When I researched all the sorts of the things people put in tombs I found this is true that the Egyptians would put treasures and other things in the person’s tomb to comfort them.
“... of the queen’s father and mother, Honored Huaa and Tuaa.” Page 224
When I read this I wondered if these people were real. When I looked it up I could not find any evidence that they were real.
“Not until midday, at the height of the Festival, would the royal procession embark…” Page 228
When I read this I wondered if the height of the Festivals of the Nile was in midday. I could not find any evidence on the internet. Nothing said the height was midday or that there was a height of the day.
Summarizer Molly- Ranofer followed Gebu into the tomb when following him he saw a pair of inhuman eyes they were the eyes of an ushabti. When entering the tomb he was very respectful and bowed for Huaa and Tuaa’s. Gebu ended up seeing him and tried to hurt him as usual but ranofer fought back and ran out during that time he trapped Gwebu into the tomb so he can show everyone how bad he really is.
Summarizer Dylan- When Qa-nefer returned, he had the queen with him. She asked Ranofer about what he wanted to say. So Ranofer explained everything. To test his truth she asked him what was on the north side of the tomb. He said her father's oaken staff. He was correct so the queen sent numerous people to the tomb and she tended to Ranofer's wounds and she gave him food. When everyone returned and everything was well, the queen asked Ranofer what he wanted for a reward. Out of all the things he could have gotten he chose a donkey. Not only that, but the queen made him the pupil of Zau, and she gave him new sandals with buckles, and a new shenti, and gold rings for his friends.
Sara/illustrator
I choose to draw a picture of Ranofer at the begining of the chapter in the fancy room.
Chapter 16-Pick your favorite role
Kelsey-
My favorite role in this book is Heqet. I liked Heqet because of how supportive he was to Ranofer. He is a great friend throughout the story and does anything he can to help Ranofer. I feel he is someone you can trust and that will always be there for you. He made a big impact on the story and was one of Ranofer only friends. He and Ranofer met in a secret place to talk everyday at midday. One example how Heqet is a good friend is how he spied on Wenamon for Ranofer. He put himself at risk of being caught for Ranofer. Also Heqet was kind to Ranofer and gave him some of his food. My favorite role in this book is Heqet. I liked Heqet because of how supportive he was to Ranofer. He is a great friend throughout the story and does anything he can to help Ranofer. I feel he is someone you can trust and that will always be there for you. He made a big impact on the story and was one of Ranofer only friends. He and Ranofer met in a secret place to talk everyday at midday. One example how Heqet is a good friend is how he spied on Wenamon for Ranofer. He put himself at risk of being caught for Ranofer. Also Heqet was kind to Ranofer and gave him some of his food.
At this point everyone should have posted up to Chapter 10 on the Wiki.
Remember homework reads as follows--the homework associated with a given day is due then following day. For example Tuesday Dec 1 G Day-Read Chapter 10 means on Tuesday December 1 complete the reading of Chapter 10 because it is due Wednesday December 2 by the start of class.
Tuesday, Dec. 1 (G Day)— Read Chapter 10
Wednesday, Dec. 2 (A Day)— Complete chapter 10 Reading Journal
Thursday, Dec 3 (B Day)— Read Chapters 11 and 12
Friday, Dec. 4 (C Day)
Monday, Dec, 7 (D Day)—Complete chapters 11 and 12 Reading Journal
Tuesday, Dec. 8 (E Day)— Read Chapter 13
Wednesday, Dec 9 (F Day)— Complete chapter 13 Reading Journal
Thursday, Dec 10 (G Day)— Read Chapters 14 and 15
Friday, Dec. 11 (A Day)
Monday, Dec. 14 (B Day)— Complete chapters 14 and 15 Reading Journal
Tuesday, Dec. 15 (C Day)— Read Chapter 16
Wednesday, Dec. 16 (D Day)— Complete chapter 16 Reading Journal
Thursday, Dec 17 (E Day)
Friday, Dec. 18 (F Day)
Chapter 10
Anne-summarizer, Dylan-researcher, Molly-vocab definer, Kelsey-social class master, Sara-illustrator
Chapter 11 and 12
Sara-Summarizer Anne researcher Dylan Vocab Definer Molly social class master, Kelsey-illustrator
Chapter 13
Kelsey-Summarizer Sara Researcher Anne Vocab Definer Dylan Social class master Molly illustrator
Chapter 14 and 15
Molly summarizer Kelsey reasearcher, Sara Vocab Definer, Anne Social Class master, Dylan Illustrator
Chapter 16
Pick your favorite role!
Anne- Summarizer
In this chapter Ranofer tries to spy on Gebu and his schedule to see if there was anything suspicious he was doing. He felt as if his was being disrespectful since he had been beaten. When he was looking for something to eat he found a golden goblet in Gebus chest. Ranofer figures that he stole it from a tomb or something.Chapter 10
Research Dylan-
I Decided to research social class because in chapter 10 gebu thinks that when we sells the golden goblet he will be all powerful.Social class played an important role because without social class everyone would be just the same
Vocab Molly-
Welts- Red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressurePg. 159 “His shoulders still sting from the scratches; when he put his hand on them he could feel the little welts.
Exasperatedly- Irritate intensely; infuriate
Pg. 160 “He expected there was no noise to hear. After all, he thought exasperatedly, I cannot make the hinges squeak, even if I stay awake all night.
Gingerly- In a careful or cautious manner
Pg. 164 “He touched it gingerly and drew his hand away smeared with blood.
Scarab- A large dung beetle of the eastern Mediterranean area, regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt.
Pg. 168 “Only then did he see that it had been sealed with a lump of clay and marked with a clear imprint of Gebu’s scarab ring, an imprint which was now half broken away by the door’s having been opened.
Chp-7 Reacher
In the book The Golden Goblet it mentions spiral patterns. On page 130. Spirals patterns are like swirls, they start at one point and decreases or increases. Here is examples:
Also in the book The Golden Goblet it mentions the god Osiris. On page 124. The god Osiris is an Egyptian god. He is the god of the dead. As well as being the god of the dead, he was also the god of resurrection and fertility. Here is a picture:
Another thing the book mentioned the weather affect in the spring. The book says in the heat of the spring makes the river shrink. Here is a picture of the river in the spring:
In the book The Golden Goblet it also mentions a drover. A drover is a specialized workers who transports and moves animals over long distances.
Much of the chapter deals with Egyptian society at that time. Even when Ranofer is offered to be a pupil of Zau’s, his long time dream, he can not accept because he is appetence to Gebu. He would have to formally dissolve his apprenticeship using a scribe. This shows the formality of the culture, even if Ranofer dissolved his apprenticeship, he was afraid Gebu would sell him.
Anne- Vocab Definer
Dyke- A long wall or embankment built to prevent flooding from the sea
Respite- a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Thicket- a dense group of bushes or trees
Lithe- (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful.
belligerent- hostile and aggressive
enticing- attractive or tempting; alluring
sedge stalks- a plant in the wetland
Anne- Social class
In this specific chapter the goldworking it was talking about was link making which needs someone really talented at gold working as well as being very precise.
Queen tiy's festival shows that she is considered a higher class like royalty as well as her getting the gold necklace.
- Sulkily- gloomy, dull, marked by or given to sulking.
“‘It is easy enough to alter the coffin,’ Pai answered sulkily.” Page 136.2. Scheme- to plan, or program of action to be followed; project.
“The new scheme must have been already in operation.” Page 138.
3. Riveted- to fasten or fix firmly, to hold
“Heqet and the Ancient mechanically performed the usual ritual of dividing what food there was, but their attention was riveted on Ranofer.” Page 139.
4. Ragamuffin- a child in ragged, ill fitting, dirty clothes, disreputable person.
“‘Who would take notice of boys? Especially ragamuffins?’” Page 141
5. Irrepressible- uncontrollable, incapable of being repressed or restained.
“Heqet, the irrepressible, glared at him an instant and then growled deep…” Page 142
6. Inestimable- incapable of being estimated or assessed.
“‘Aye, of inestimable value,’ the old man cackled,” Page 142.
7. Precarious- uncertain, unstable , insecure
“and ran to the corner of the wall where cracks in the mud bricks and a staggered vine provided a precarious ladder for climbing to the top.” Page 145.
Sara:Illustrator
This is the goblet Ranofer finds. I searched up the correct hierogliphs for the king and put them on the golden goblet.
Social Class Master- Kelsey D
- On page 162 , paragrph 2 they mention the owner of a tomb. I researched about it and found that you had to pay to be mummified and get a tomb and sometimes you had to have a high level of social class or social status.
Quote: “ I hope it is a stupid mistake they have made in their stupid drawing, and that the owner of the tomb will have them lashed, and refuse to pay, and discredit them in all the City of the Dead...”- On page 162, paragraph 2 the mentioned the Pharaoh and how they have control over people. A Parah is in a very high social class and status. They are very powerful and are thought of as gods. Ranofer hopes that the Pharaoh would send them far away. This shows how much power and social class the Pharaoh has. He can send people away because of his power and higher social class.
Quote: “...and that the Pharaoh hears of it and sends them far away into thedesert to labor gold mines.”
- On page 166, paragraph 4 it tells about pure gold in the shape of a lotus bloom that Gube has. It was the work of some master who was Zau’s equal or superior, and worth a prince’s ransom. Zau has a high level of social class and status. When the say Zau’s equal or superior they are telling about someone who is equal to Zau’s social class or a higher level than his social class. It also tells how something like the pure gold lotus is for the higher class because of how much money is costs.
Quote: “It was pure gold, exquisitely fashioned in the shape of a lotus blossom.An inlaid band around its rim was priceless silver, and so was its delicate stem. It was the work of some master who was Zau’s equal or superior, and worth a prince’s ranson.”
- On page 167, paragraph 3 Ranofer thinks Gube is a tomb robber. People use rob tombs because of what they had inside. Depending on the social class or wealth of the person is what will be inside. There could be clothes, drawings, jewelry, money, etc.
Quote: “Gube had robbed a tomb. There was no other explanation.”11 and 12 Reading Journals
Anne-Researcher
Clay sculpting- The ancient Egyptians used clay for many things, many of the popular uses of clay like pottery and amulets and tablets were put in people's tombs. Egypt made pottery before building the Pyramids. Two main types of pottery existed during this period, pottery from Nile clay ( red/brown after firing ) and pottery from marl clay ( usually polished to give a shiny look )
Ancient Egyptian pottery was originally made for their everyday needs rather than for decorative purposes. As Egyptian pottery became more decorated it also became an expression of religious traditions and an expression of respected symbols.Vocab definer Dylan-
kindle pg. 169 (v) To set on fire
ravenously pg. 173 (adv) In a way that shows eagerness for food.
malice pg. 181 (n) the desire to cause destruction and injury for fun
Vocab Definer Dylan-
tactfully pg. 185 (adv) In a way that does not offend anyone.
dwindled pg. 194 (v) to become less
shrewd pg. 196 (adj) Showing quick cleverness
Sara-Summarizer
Ranofer and Heqt finally have some success with these spying. Early in chapter 11 Ranofer notices he has broken the seal on Gebu's door. In the process of fixing it Ranofer thinks of running away. when Gebu finally gets back and is to drunk to notice the broken seal, this shows his new found wealth because Barley Beer is expensive and he bought enough to get drunk. Ranofer is constantly thinking about the goblet and how Gebu might have stolen it and how to rat him out without getting accused of the crime himself. Ranofer finds it very hard at first to keep the secret of the golden goblet away from the ancient and heqt so he starts to them. When Heqt finally comes to ask ranofer what is going on all Ranofer wants to talk about is the festival that is happening in three weeks. The spying that the three friends continue to do becomes much more successful. First the ancient spots Gebu in a quarrel on the docks with Setema and the Heqt sees Gebu and Wenamon talking to each other about meeting at a tree and not going to the festival for, what Ranofer thinks is going to the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings. At first he tries to convince Heqt that they should not follow Gebu on feast day. Then on his own Ranofer decides to follow gebu.
Illustrator- Kelsey D
This is a picture of the Ancient telling Ranofer of what he herd Gebu and Setma quarreling about.
Social Class Master Molly-
In this chapter they talk about mummification. The thing about mummification is you can not be mummified if you don’t have the money. So the lower class people with less money can not be mummified and therefore they can not go to the afterlife.Chapter 13
Social Class Master Dylan-
Social class was important in this chapter because Gebu and Wenamon think if they steal from a tomb they will become rich
Sara-Researcher
For my position as researcher I have decided to study tomb raiders. Ancient Egyptians believe very strongly in an afterlife, this is the reason for making very elaborate tombs full of gold and other goodies. Tomb raiders are people who sneak into these tombs to keep or sell the treasures for their own benefit. Ancient Egyptians buried their finest possessions including furniture, clothes, jewelry, gold, silver, weapons, precious oils and cosmetics. Tomb raiders would break into the tombs and steal only the things with value. Tomb raiders were often made of very poor Egyptians with low social classes, that wanted to gain wealth very fast and were willing to risk having to face the consequences. The Valley of the kings is one of the places that had been robbed of its loot most often. The punishments for acts of robbery was death.
Molly Illustrator -
Kelsey D - Summery
In chapter 13 Ranofer is going to try and follow Gebu and Wenamun to where they are going. Ranofer believes they are tomb robbers. Ranofer has to miss the festival to follow them. Ranofer wishes he were someone else and did not have to go through what he does. It makes since because Gebu is a stonecutter and Wenamun is a mason, so they can work together easily. Gebu makes his move this day because he knows everyone would be distracted by the festival. Ranofer follows Gebu and Wenamun to a secret entrance to the tomb. Meanwhile Heqet and the Ancient are ready to go to the festival but are awaiting their friend Ranofer. They realize he is not coming and decide to go and try to find him. They do not find Ranofer, but see a distance rock pile and a great big vulture...
Anne- Vocab Definer
p. 202 Ominous- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
p. 203 Apprehensive- anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
p. 204 Transfixed- cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.
p. 208 Thoroughfare- a road or path forming a route between two places.
Chapter 14 and 15
Anne- Social Class Master
The Queen's parents were extremely wealthy so they could afford a very fancy tomb filled with many expensive goods, including fancy jewelry and high quality hunting tools. Not only did they have those expensive materials, but they had their own room filled with gold and fancy jewels. To have this many luxuries, you had to be high in ranking or royalty or you had to be rich.
Researcher- Kelsey D
- “... of the entrance of the tomb…” Page 214
When I read the statement above I wondered what the entrance of a tomb looked like. What I found is tombs were sometimes in little rooms and there would be a sort of door. The door would keep the room closed so the person (inside the tomb) could have a peaceful rest. Here is a picture:- “...with a kheft watching from behind every rock, as like as not, to see what we are up to. I do not care overmuch for it myself.” Page 215
This shows the kheft are everywhere to watch over people and the people are scared of them. I looked them up to see if they are real and I found that they were an ancient Egyptian belief. They are evil spirits.“They were capped with linen and sealed with clay, and pressed into the clay was a mark as well known to Ranofer as it was to everyone else in Egypt. It was the personal seal of the great noble, Huaa, only two years dead, the beloved father of Queen Tiy.” Page 218
This shows how each tomb was unique and different. Also had different marks and meanings on them. Which when I researched I found true.
- “Whether rich gold or worn-out sandals, these things belonged to them, no living human had a right to set foot in this chamber…” Page 218
When I researched all the sorts of the things people put in tombs I found this is true that the Egyptians would put treasures and other things in the person’s tomb to comfort them.- “... of the queen’s father and mother, Honored Huaa and Tuaa.” Page 224
When I read this I wondered if these people were real. When I looked it up I could not find any evidence that they were real.- “Not until midday, at the height of the Festival, would the royal procession embark…” Page 228
When I read this I wondered if the height of the Festivals of the Nile was in midday. I could not find any evidence on the internet. Nothing said the height was midday or that there was a height of the day.Anne- Social Class Master
The Queen's parents were extremely wealthy so they could afford a very fancy tomb filled with many expensive goods, including fancy jewelry and high quality hunting tools. Not only did they have those expensive materials, but they had their own room filled with gold and fancy jewels. To have this many luxuries, you had to be high in ranking or royalty or you had to be rich.
Chapter 14-15
Illustrator Dylan-
Sara/Vocab Definer
Coherently: logically connected; consistent, having a natural or due agreement of parts; harmonious
"As coherently as he could Ranofer panted out his story." Pg.224
Personage: a person of distinction, importance. Any person, a character in a play, story etc.
"Ranofer forced his eyes away from the asstonishing little personage and back to the tall man, which he guessed was the overseer." Pg.232
Indifferently: without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic:neither good nor bad in character or quality; average; routine:
"Very well captain. Remove him," the overseer said indifferently." Pg.232
Headlong: Without delay, hastily, headfirst
"He reached the bottom of the entrance shaft much sooner that he had expected, for his headlong flight back had consumed far last time then his first cautious, crawling journey."Pg.221
Roughhewn:to shape roughly; give crude form to.
In an instant he was through the hole and stumbling along the black package, bent double under his crowding roof, banging and bumping into its roughhewn walls, but running, flying away from the death behind him."Pg.220
11 and 12
In chapter 13 Ranofer is going to try and follow Gebu and Wenamun to where they are going. Ranofer believes they are tomb robbers. Ranofer has to miss the festival to follow them. Ranofer wishes he were someone else and did not have to go through what he does. It makes since because Gebu is a stonecutter and Wenamun is a mason, so they can work together easily. Gebu makes his move this day because he knows everyone would be distracted by the festival. Ranofer follows Gebu and Wenamun to a secret entrance to the tomb. Meanwhile Heqet and the Ancient are ready to go to the festival but are awaiting their friend Ranofer. They realize he is not coming and decide to go and try to find him. They do not find Ranofer, but see a distance rock pile and a great big vulture...
In chapter 13 Ranofer is going to try and follow Gebu and Wenamun to where they are going. Ranofer believes they are tomb robbers. Ranofer has to miss the festival to follow them. Ranofer wishes he were someone else and did not have to go through what he does. It makes since because Gebu is a stonecutter and Wenamun is a mason, so they can work together easily. Gebu makes his move this day because he knows everyone would be distracted by the festival. Ranofer follows Gebu and Wenamun to a secret entrance to the tomb. Meanwhile Heqet and the Ancient are ready to go to the festival but are awaiting their friend Ranofer. They realize he is not coming and decide to go and try to find him. They do not find Ranofer, but see a distance rock pile and a great big vulture...
In these two chapter there are many things I could find to research and things that they author may have researched in chapters 14 and 15 in The Golden Goblet. Here is what I found:
- “... of the entrance of the tomb…” Page 214
When I read the statement above I wondered what the entrance of a tomb looked like. What I found is tombs were sometimes in little rooms and there would be a sort of door. The door would keep the room closed so the person (inside the tomb) could have a peaceful rest. Here is a picture:- “...with a kheft watching from behind every rock, as like as not, to see what we are up to. I do not care overmuch for it myself.” Page 215
This shows the kheft are everywhere to watch over people and the people are scared of them. I looked them up to see if they are real and I found that they were an ancient Egyptian belief. They are evil spirits.“They were capped with linen and sealed with clay, and pressed into the clay was a mark as well known to Ranofer as it was to everyone else in Egypt. It was the personal seal of the great noble, Huaa, only two years dead, the beloved father of Queen Tiy.” Page 218
This shows how each tomb was unique and different. Also had different marks and meanings on them. Which when I researched I found true.
- “Whether rich gold or worn-out sandals, these things belonged to them, no living human had a right to set foot in this chamber…” Page 218
When I researched all the sorts of the things people put in tombs I found this is true that the Egyptians would put treasures and other things in the person’s tomb to comfort them.- “... of the queen’s father and mother, Honored Huaa and Tuaa.” Page 224
When I read this I wondered if these people were real. When I looked it up I could not find any evidence that they were real.- “Not until midday, at the height of the Festival, would the royal procession embark…” Page 228
When I read this I wondered if the height of the Festivals of the Nile was in midday. I could not find any evidence on the internet. Nothing said the height was midday or that there was a height of the day.Summarizer Molly-
Ranofer followed Gebu into the tomb when following him he saw a pair of inhuman eyes they were the eyes of an ushabti. When entering the tomb he was very respectful and bowed for Huaa and Tuaa’s. Gebu ended up seeing him and tried to hurt him as usual but ranofer fought back and ran out during that time he trapped Gwebu into the tomb so he can show everyone how bad he really is.
Summarizer Dylan-
When Qa-nefer returned, he had the queen with him. She asked Ranofer about what he wanted to say. So Ranofer explained everything. To test his truth she asked him what was on the north side of the tomb. He said her father's oaken staff. He was correct so the queen sent numerous people to the tomb and she tended to Ranofer's wounds and she gave him food. When everyone returned and everything was well, the queen asked Ranofer what he wanted for a reward. Out of all the things he could have gotten he chose a donkey. Not only that, but the queen made him the pupil of Zau, and she gave him new sandals with buckles, and a new shenti, and gold rings for his friends.
Sara/illustrator
I choose to draw a picture of Ranofer at the begining of the chapter in the fancy room.
Chapter 16- Pick your favorite role
Kelsey-
My favorite role in this book is Heqet. I liked Heqet because of how supportive he was to Ranofer. He is a great friend throughout the story and does anything he can to help Ranofer. I feel he is someone you can trust and that will always be there for you. He made a big impact on the story and was one of Ranofer only friends. He and Ranofer met in a secret place to talk everyday at midday. One example how Heqet is a good friend is how he spied on Wenamon for Ranofer. He put himself at risk of being caught for Ranofer. Also Heqet was kind to Ranofer and gave him some of his food.My favorite role in this book is Heqet. I liked Heqet because of how supportive he was to Ranofer. He is a great friend throughout the story and does anything he can to help Ranofer. I feel he is someone you can trust and that will always be there for you. He made a big impact on the story and was one of Ranofer only friends. He and Ranofer met in a secret place to talk everyday at midday. One example how Heqet is a good friend is how he spied on Wenamon for Ranofer. He put himself at risk of being caught for Ranofer. Also Heqet was kind to Ranofer and gave him some of his food.