Group 2 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.
Entry #10 Jane-summarizer, Dahlia-researcher, Christopher vocab definer, Adam-social class master, Saba-illustrator
Jane-Summarizer In this chapter Ranofer, Heqet, and the ancient begin to spy on Gebu and his friends to see if they are stealing, for most of the chapter they have no luck and only see Gebu and his friends doing normal things. Ranofer then thinks that Gebu must be going out much later but can not catch him. Ranofer finds scrolls while organizing at the stonecutters that show a small passage in a tomb, a passage that is not in most tombs. When Ranofer asks Gebu about this passage Gebu beats Ranofer and acts suspiciously defensive. Ranofer feels like defying Gebu after the beating so he sneaks into Gebu's room to find something to eat. When Ranofer looks in Gebus chest he finds a very fancy and exquisite golden goblet. Ranofer thinks that gebu must have stolen it, but Ranofer soon realizes that gebu did not just steal this goblet, he stole it from a tomb. The chapter ends when Ranofer finds out he set off the trap that would show Gebu that he had been in his room.
Saba-illustrator
This is a picture of Ranofer finding the golden lotus blossom with Pharaoh Thutmose's name on it
Christopher - Vocab
Adder - A small serpent or snake
Doggedly - Sneakily, Mean
Welt - A red bruise or mark
Gingerly - Carefully
Whetted - To sharpen a knife or blade
Raggamuffin - A homeless child
Dahlia- Researcher
In this chapter, Ranofer says a charm before going out into town in the nighttime so I have chosen to research Egyptian charms and discover they're value to the people. Charms were spoken for several different reasons, such as the way Ranofer said a charm to ward off the khefts and other evil spirits. Another form of charm in Egypt was amulets, which were often fastened onto a person's outfit, held with them throughout life or worn as jewelry such as rings, necklaces or bracelets. It was also common for a charm or amulet to be placed onto a mummy, which was thought to provide a good afterlife.
Adam-Social Class Masta 1. On page 162, The second passage mentioned the Pharaoh and how he controls over everyone. In social class rankings, the pharaoh definitely has the highest one if not a high ranking scribe or priest. Most pharaohs are worshiped for their deeds and considered a god to which many of the people worship. The pharaoh has the power to send someone into exile, execute them, or make someone's life miserable in a flick of his fingers. This shows not to mess with the pharaoh or you're in for it. Quote: “...And that the Pharaoh hears of it and sends them far away into the desert to labor gold mines.”
2. Page 166 tells about gold in the different shapes that Gube has. All of this gold work is from someone who is a high ranking or official. If Ranofer or Hequet were to try and do this, they would fail. Only a true high classed goldsmith could have accomplished this. This shows that in different works, everyone is separated by their work and class. People are at the bottom and people are at the top. Some of it depends on wealth because you can buy your way up and some of it natural born skill. Even to this day, everyone is still separated by education and work. 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.”
Entry 11 and 12 Saba summarizer, Jane-researcher, Dahlia vocab definer, Christopher-social class master, Adam-illustrator
Christopher
P. 184 It seems like Ranofer is almost afraid of Hequet.
P. 173 Ranofer only pays for day old bread instead of fresh bread, because it is cheaper.
P. 171 Ranofer is scratching in the missing bits of the scarab mark but then realizes Gebu will kill him if he sees how poorly he has done.
P. 171 Ranofer is thinking of how to escape and realizes he will not be able to get on a Nile Boat, and would have to sneak on.
Jane-Researcher __http://www.barrygray.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Egypt/Lighting.html__ This website is about how ancient egyptians made light using lamps and torch. Like the one Ranofer uses to light Gebus room while he repairs the seal. __http://marktanner.com/niletrip/importance-of-nile-river-floods.html__ This website is about the annual flooding of the nile, how it was important in ancient times and how it is important now. I researched this because heqet and Ranofer where talking about the feasts that came after the flooding in chapter twelve.
Saba-Summarizer In chapters 11 and 12, Ranofer, Hequet and the ancient finally have great success with their spying on Wenamun, Setma, and Gebu. Ranofer finds out that Gebu is stealing from tombs of Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings and Wenamun is helping and Setma is taking it places to sell. Ranofer goes into Gebu’s room and finds the golden lotus blossom with a deceased pharaoh's name on it, but he breaks the seal on Gebu’s door and must mend it. Luckily, Gebu is too drunk to notice the poor patchwork. Ranofer is too scared to tell the ancient or Hequet about the goblet so he keeps it to himself and lies to his friends but the can't keep it a secret for much longer because they are figuring out that something is wrong with Ranofer. In the meantime, the others have had great luck with their spying as well. The three found out that Setma the river captain was smuggling the gold out of the city and selling it for Gebu because the ancient overheard setma and gebu quarreling. They found out about Wenamun helping with the stealing when Hequet overheard them in the pottery shop by sneaking in and hiding. The only thing on Ranofer’s mind is the goblet. He can't even think about the high nile festival which he will feast with his friends. In the end, Ranofer decides that at the festival he shall go to the tomb and catch Gebu because that is what the ancient said happened to the fellows that were being hung, they were followed.
Dahlia-Vocab Chapter 11
pg. 170
Morsel: A small amount of something
pg. 173
Immediate: In an instant, without delay
pg 175
Wraith: A visible spirit, a ghost
pg 178
Shenti: a white robe that Egyptians wore
Chapter 12
pg 185
Daubing: to cover a coat with adhesive material
pg 189
wryly: course, twisted
pg 191
civilities: courtesy, politness
Adam-Illustrator
Entry 13 Adam Summarizer, Saba Researcher, Jane Vocab Definer, Dahlia Social Class master, Christopher illustrator
Jane-Vocab Definer 'The star still spangled the sky when Ranofer woke to the pad of Gebus footsteps," spangled pg. 198 to sprinkle or stud with small, bright pieces, objects, spots, etc. "A wasteland of glaring red hills rising from a giants block pile of tumbled boulders- desolate, barren and ominously still." ominously pg. 202 forwarding and predicting evil to come, threatening He could hear crunching and scraping, an occasional guttural noise. guttural pg. 203 harsh, from the throat, a noise Apprehensive and breathless, he arrived at the rock pile, stopped short, and sprang back behind it." apprehensive: pg. 203 uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
Saba-Researcher The Valley of the Kings The valley of the kings is a royal burial ground for King tut, Seti I, Ramses II, and also many kings and high priests. As we know so far, the valley contains 63 tombs. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, directly across the water from Thebes The tombs were part of preparations for the next world in which humans were promised to continue life and pharaohs were expected to become one with the gods. Mummification was used to preserve the body so that the soul would be able to come to live in the afterlife. The tombs were full of things that the rulers might need the afterlife. The tombs contained beautiful jewelry and gold, but they also contained things like clothing, sandals, wine, water, and food. These tombs would even include furniture.
Dahlia-Social Class
pg 198-200 " The festival of Thebes" "Even the guards will be at the festival."
This shows the ancient Egyptian festivities, and who attends them (The people and guards)
pg 201 "Later that day the pharaoh would come from his palace and open the first canal with his own hand"
This shows the role that the pharaoh plays in the festival
pg 204 " Gebu was a stone cutter, wenamon a mason, it would be easy for them to do it
This shows how common workers would steal the gold of pharaohs if they were one of the workers for the tomb
Adam-Summarizer-In this chapter,during the festival,Ranofer tracks down Gebu and Wenamon. He believes that they are getting their wealth because they are tomb robbers. He follows them and believes that they are going on this day because of the distractions the festival holds.While Ranofer is gone he finds out that today Gebu and Wenamon are actually going to rob someones tomb! He finds this out and wants to stop them. Meanwhile,Hequet and the Ancient are going along and see a big vulture in the distance.
The next morning Ranofer woke up and Gebu was leaving for his robbing trip to the valley of the tombs. It was so early that the stars were still out and Ranofer heard the gate click shut as Gebu left the house. Ranofer planned to follow him. Gebu was not getting away this time. Ranofer went to the store room, got some breakfast and left. It was a perfect day for them to rob a tomb because of the festival there was no one in town. When Ranofer was on a rocky trail and there was nowhere to hide, Wenomen came close to finding Ranofer but Ranofer got lucky. Ranofer followed them all the way to the desert where the tomb was. While Ranofer was following them he saw some kind of bird and got scared. He tried to hide but the only place was the tomb.While he was doing this Hequet and the Ancient were at the festival and realized he was gone and went after him.
Entry 14 and 15 Christopher Summarizer, Adam Researcher, Saba Vocab Definer, Jane Social Class master, Dahlia Illustrator
Summary -- Chris -- [Fabulous]
Ranofer fell into the tomb. He walked along a path following the glare of Gebu's torch and finally reached the tomb. He hid and saw a pair of eyes. They were not human, though, they were of an ushabti. Then he figured out who's tomb it was. It was Huaa and Tuaa's, parents of Queen Tiy. He bowed in homage for entering the tomb. Then Gebu saw him. So he chucked a box of gems at them. He then threw the nearest wine jar at the torch blaze. He then escaped out into the valley. He also pushed a bolder in front of the tomb to keep them occupied. Heqet and the Ancient were walking away when Heqet saw Ranofer running towards them. When they met up Ranofer told them to guard the entrance of the tomb. They did. Ranofer ran to the palace and climbed in. Then almost a dozen people were chasing him through the palace. When they caught him a solder took him and was going to kick him out.
Jane-Social Class Master pg. 216 "Nervously Ranofer examined the figure more closely, and his fear of its vengeance changed to an unexpected pity. It was the statue of a slim and lovely servant girl, wearing a painted white dress and painted gilt necklace," Servant girl was a lower class position in ancient egypt, however not as low as slaves because slaves were mostly prisoners of war. Servants also worked in the houses of wealthy nobles and didn't have to do as physically taxing work as the slaves did.
pg.218 "Shocked to his very toes, Ranofer scrambled up and retreated a few respectful steps, involuntarily stretching out his hands toward the coffins in the gesture of homage. Here lay Huaa and his cherished wife Tuaa, the parents of the queen of egypt. And here he stood, an insignificant nobody, daring to gaze into their faces!" This passage shows not only that the queen's parents were very respected and at the top of the upper class as royalty, but that commoners such as Ranofer had great love and respect for their deceased rulers. Ranofer had such a respect for Huaa and Tuaa that he felt embarrassed to be in their tomb and disturbing their peace.
Adam-Researcher
Ushabti:A figure used for funerals when someone is dead. Usually placed on top of the tomb or casket. Only afforded by much wealthier citizens. Queen Tiy:Daughter of Yuya,the commander of all Egyptian Chariots and overseer of the cattle. Later in her life,she gained popularity by being the wife of Ameohotep III,a powerful ruler of the 18th Dynasty. He gave her power in public affairs,took her to parties,and spread her name all through Egypt.
Dahlia-Illustrator
Ranofer is discovering the tomb of the queens parents
Saba-Vocab Definer
Conviction: A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
Pg. 212 “It sloped gently at first, then more steeply, leading ever deeper into the earth, growing black and still blacker until Ranofer was seized by the conviction that he was moving along a slim bridge across a vast empty space, and repeatedly clutched in panic at the walls while his bare toe fearfully explore the step ahead.”
Futile: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Pg. 214 “It was beginning to seem useless to keep up a search so futile, in a place so vast.”
Callous: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Pg. 217 “It was like seeing some innocent happy creature, lying murdered, victim of Gebu’s callous greed.”
Relentlessly: to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild,compassionate, or forgiving.
Pg. 219 “ The dancing black shapes moved relentlessly toward the coffin, looming huge as giants as they came nearer.”
methodically: done according to a systematic or established form of procedure.
Pg. 219 “The shadows moved, rippled in deadly silence along the wall, leaped crazily to the rough ceiling then down again as the two began methodically to search the room.”
Minutely: with great attention to detail; meticulously.
Pg. 235 “He examined Ranofer’s face minutely for a moment, and then started along the gravel path, pulling Ranofer after him with surprising strength.”
Gaudily: a showy and purely ornamental thing.
Pg. 233 “He smiled like a cat with a particularly tasty mouse, strutted up and down a time or two to make his earrings sway gaudily, then waved an arrogant and much-bejeweled hand.”
Coherently: (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
Pg. 224 “As coherently as he could Ranofer panted out his story
Entry 16 Pick your favorite role!
[Name]
This picture shows the queen offering Ranofer anything he wants after capturing Gebu and wenamon. Ranofer, to everyone's surprise, wants a donkey and nothing else.
Ancient Egyptian Tombs were much like modern day mausoleums. A room where a person is buried. Ancient Egyptian Tombs, however, were decorated with items a person owned, and had jewelry and valuables the person may have used. They honored the person and the afterlife. Mausoleums are grey and dismal, and have a minimal and simple design.Ranofer fell into the tomb. He walked along a path following the glare of Gebu's torch and finally reached the tomb. He hid himself and saw a pair of eyes. They were not human though, they were of an ushabti. Then he figured out who's tomb it was. It was Huaa and Tuaa's, parents of Queen Tiy. He bowed in homage for entering the tomb. Then Gebu saw him. So he chucked a box of gems at them. He then threw the nearest wine jar at the torch blaze. He then escaped out into the valley. He also pushed a bolder in front of the tomb to keep them occupied.
The luxurious room at the beginning of the chapter.
Saba
Ranofer on the Balcony of the palace waiting for Queen Tiy to summon him
Dahlia- Vocab
Pg 273 "On her head reared a gold cobra."
Reared: To lift or hold up
pg 241 "Several exquisitely clad ladies were already bending over her.
Exquisitely: amazingly, beautifully
Pg 243 "These men are of my household retinue."
Retinue: A suite
Pg 248 "All of the elegant courtiers in the room were laughing."
Courtiers: A member of a court or ruler, such as the pharaoh
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)
Entry #10
Jane-summarizer, Dahlia-researcher, Christopher vocab definer, Adam-social class master, Saba-illustrator
Jane-Summarizer
In this chapter Ranofer, Heqet, and the ancient begin to spy on Gebu and his friends to see if they are stealing, for most of the chapter they have no luck and only see Gebu and his friends doing normal things. Ranofer then thinks that Gebu must be going out much later but can not catch him. Ranofer finds scrolls while organizing at the stonecutters that show a small passage in a tomb, a passage that is not in most tombs. When Ranofer asks Gebu about this passage Gebu beats Ranofer and acts suspiciously defensive. Ranofer feels like defying Gebu after the beating so he sneaks into Gebu's room to find something to eat. When Ranofer looks in Gebus chest he finds a very fancy and exquisite golden goblet. Ranofer thinks that gebu must have stolen it, but Ranofer soon realizes that gebu did not just steal this goblet, he stole it from a tomb. The chapter ends when Ranofer finds out he set off the trap that would show Gebu that he had been in his room.
Saba-illustrator
This is a picture of Ranofer finding the golden lotus blossom with Pharaoh Thutmose's name on it
Christopher - Vocab
Adder - A small serpent or snake
Doggedly - Sneakily, Mean
Welt - A red bruise or mark
Gingerly - Carefully
Whetted - To sharpen a knife or blade
Raggamuffin - A homeless child
Dahlia- Researcher
In this chapter, Ranofer says a charm before going out into town in the nighttime so I have chosen to research Egyptian charms and discover they're value to the people. Charms were spoken for several different reasons, such as the way Ranofer said a charm to ward off the khefts and other evil spirits. Another form of charm in Egypt was amulets, which were often fastened onto a person's outfit, held with them throughout life or worn as jewelry such as rings, necklaces or bracelets. It was also common for a charm or amulet to be placed onto a mummy, which was thought to provide a good afterlife.
Adam-Social Class Masta
1. On page 162, The second passage mentioned the Pharaoh and how he controls over everyone. In social class rankings, the pharaoh definitely has the highest one if not a high ranking scribe or priest. Most pharaohs are worshiped for their deeds and considered a god to which many of the people worship. The pharaoh has the power to send someone into exile, execute them, or make someone's life miserable in a flick of his fingers. This shows not to mess with the pharaoh or you're in for it.
Quote: “...And that the Pharaoh hears of it and sends them far away into the
desert to labor gold mines.”
2. Page 166 tells about gold in the different shapes that Gube has. All of this gold work is from someone who is a high ranking or official. If Ranofer or Hequet were to try and do this, they would fail. Only a true high classed goldsmith could have accomplished this. This shows that in different works, everyone is separated by their work and class. People are at the bottom and people are at the top. Some of it depends on wealth because you can buy your way up and some of it natural born skill. Even to this day, everyone is still separated by education and work.
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.”
Entry 11 and 12
Saba summarizer, Jane-researcher, Dahlia vocab definer, Christopher-social class master, Adam-illustrator
Christopher
P. 184 It seems like Ranofer is almost afraid of Hequet.
P. 173 Ranofer only pays for day old bread instead of fresh bread, because it is cheaper.
P. 171 Ranofer is scratching in the missing bits of the scarab mark but then realizes Gebu will kill him if he sees how poorly he has done.
P. 171 Ranofer is thinking of how to escape and realizes he will not be able to get on a Nile Boat, and would have to sneak on.
Jane-Researcher
__http://www.barrygray.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Egypt/Lighting.html__
This website is about how ancient egyptians made light using lamps and torch. Like the one Ranofer uses to light Gebus room while he repairs the seal.
__http://marktanner.com/niletrip/importance-of-nile-river-floods.html__
This website is about the annual flooding of the nile, how it was important in ancient times and how it is important now. I researched this because heqet and Ranofer where talking about the feasts that came after the flooding in chapter twelve.
Saba-Summarizer
In chapters 11 and 12, Ranofer, Hequet and the ancient finally have great success with their spying on Wenamun, Setma, and Gebu. Ranofer finds out that Gebu is stealing from tombs of Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings and Wenamun is helping and Setma is taking it places to sell. Ranofer goes into Gebu’s room and finds the golden lotus blossom with a deceased pharaoh's name on it, but he breaks the seal on Gebu’s door and must mend it. Luckily, Gebu is too drunk to notice the poor patchwork. Ranofer is too scared to tell the ancient or Hequet about the goblet so he keeps it to himself and lies to his friends but the can't keep it a secret for much longer because they are figuring out that something is wrong with Ranofer. In the meantime, the others have had great luck with their spying as well. The three found out that Setma the river captain was smuggling the gold out of the city and selling it for Gebu because the ancient overheard setma and gebu quarreling. They found out about Wenamun helping with the stealing when Hequet overheard them in the pottery shop by sneaking in and hiding. The only thing on Ranofer’s mind is the goblet. He can't even think about the high nile festival which he will feast with his friends. In the end, Ranofer decides that at the festival he shall go to the tomb and catch Gebu because that is what the ancient said happened to the fellows that were being hung, they were followed.
Dahlia-Vocab
Chapter 11
pg. 170
Morsel: A small amount of something
pg. 173
Immediate: In an instant, without delay
pg 175
Wraith: A visible spirit, a ghost
pg 178
Shenti: a white robe that Egyptians wore
Chapter 12
pg 185
Daubing: to cover a coat with adhesive material
pg 189
wryly: course, twisted
pg 191
civilities: courtesy, politness
Adam-Illustrator
Entry 13
Adam Summarizer, Saba Researcher, Jane Vocab Definer, Dahlia Social Class master, Christopher illustrator
Jane-Vocab Definer
'The star still spangled the sky when Ranofer woke to the pad of Gebus footsteps,"
spangled pg. 198 to sprinkle or stud with small, bright pieces, objects, spots, etc.
"A wasteland of glaring red hills rising from a giants block pile of tumbled boulders- desolate, barren and ominously still."
ominously pg. 202 forwarding and predicting evil to come, threatening
He could hear crunching and scraping, an occasional guttural noise.
guttural pg. 203 harsh, from the throat, a noise
Apprehensive and breathless, he arrived at the rock pile, stopped short, and sprang back behind it."
apprehensive: pg. 203 uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
Saba-Researcher
The Valley of the Kings
The valley of the kings is a royal burial ground for King tut, Seti I, Ramses II, and also many kings and high priests. As we know so far, the valley contains 63 tombs. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, directly across the water from Thebes
The tombs were part of preparations for the next world in which humans were promised to continue life and pharaohs were expected to become one with the gods. Mummification was used to preserve the body so that the soul would be able to come to live in the afterlife. The tombs were full of things that the rulers might need the afterlife. The tombs contained beautiful jewelry and gold, but they also contained things like clothing, sandals, wine, water, and food. These tombs would even include furniture.
Dahlia-Social Class
pg 198-200 " The festival of Thebes" "Even the guards will be at the festival."
This shows the ancient Egyptian festivities, and who attends them (The people and guards)
pg 201 "Later that day the pharaoh would come from his palace and open the first canal with his own hand"
This shows the role that the pharaoh plays in the festival
pg 204 " Gebu was a stone cutter, wenamon a mason, it would be easy for them to do it
This shows how common workers would steal the gold of pharaohs if they were one of the workers for the tomb
Adam-Summarizer-In this chapter,during the festival,Ranofer tracks down Gebu and Wenamon. He believes that they are getting their wealth because they are tomb robbers. He follows them and believes that they are going on this day because of the distractions the festival holds.While Ranofer is gone he finds out that today Gebu and Wenamon are actually going to rob someones tomb! He finds this out and wants to stop them. Meanwhile,Hequet and the Ancient are going along and see a big vulture in the distance.
The next morning Ranofer woke up and Gebu was leaving for his robbing trip to the valley of the tombs. It was so early that the stars were still out and Ranofer heard the gate click shut as Gebu left the house. Ranofer planned to follow him. Gebu was not getting away this time. Ranofer went to the store room, got some breakfast and left. It was a perfect day for them to rob a tomb because of the festival there was no one in town. When Ranofer was on a rocky trail and there was nowhere to hide, Wenomen came close to finding Ranofer but Ranofer got lucky. Ranofer followed them all the way to the desert where the tomb was. While Ranofer was following them he saw some kind of bird and got scared. He tried to hide but the only place was the tomb.While he was doing this Hequet and the Ancient were at the festival and realized he was gone and went after him.
Entry 14 and 15
Christopher Summarizer, Adam Researcher, Saba Vocab Definer, Jane Social Class master, Dahlia Illustrator
Summary -- Chris -- [Fabulous]
Ranofer fell into the tomb. He walked along a path following the glare of Gebu's torch and finally reached the tomb. He hid and saw a pair of eyes. They were not human, though, they were of an ushabti. Then he figured out who's tomb it was. It was Huaa and Tuaa's, parents of Queen Tiy. He bowed in homage for entering the tomb. Then Gebu saw him. So he chucked a box of gems at them. He then threw the nearest wine jar at the torch blaze. He then escaped out into the valley. He also pushed a bolder in front of the tomb to keep them occupied. Heqet and the Ancient were walking away when Heqet saw Ranofer running towards them. When they met up Ranofer told them to guard the entrance of the tomb. They did. Ranofer ran to the palace and climbed in. Then almost a dozen people were chasing him through the palace. When they caught him a solder took him and was going to kick him out.
Jane-Social Class Master
pg. 216 "Nervously Ranofer examined the figure more closely, and his fear of its vengeance changed to an unexpected pity. It was the statue of a slim and lovely servant girl, wearing a painted white dress and painted gilt necklace,"
Servant girl was a lower class position in ancient egypt, however not as low as slaves because slaves were mostly prisoners of war. Servants also worked in the houses of wealthy nobles and didn't have to do as physically taxing work as the slaves did.
pg.218 "Shocked to his very toes, Ranofer scrambled up and retreated a few respectful steps, involuntarily stretching out his hands toward the coffins in the gesture of homage. Here lay Huaa and his cherished wife Tuaa, the parents of the queen of egypt. And here he stood, an insignificant nobody, daring to gaze into their faces!"
This passage shows not only that the queen's parents were very respected and at the top of the upper class as royalty, but that commoners such as Ranofer had great love and respect for their deceased rulers. Ranofer had such a respect for Huaa and Tuaa that he felt embarrassed to be in their tomb and disturbing their peace.
Adam-Researcher
Ushabti:A figure used for funerals when someone is dead. Usually placed on top of the tomb or casket. Only afforded by much wealthier citizens.
Queen Tiy:Daughter of Yuya,the commander of all Egyptian Chariots and overseer of the cattle. Later in her life,she gained popularity by being the wife of Ameohotep III,a powerful ruler of the 18th Dynasty. He gave her power in public affairs,took her to parties,and spread her name all through Egypt.
Dahlia-Illustrator
Ranofer is discovering the tomb of the queens parents
Saba-Vocab Definer
Conviction: A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
Pg. 212 “It sloped gently at first, then more steeply, leading ever deeper into the earth, growing black and still blacker until Ranofer was seized by the conviction that he was moving along a slim bridge across a vast empty space, and repeatedly clutched in panic at the walls while his bare toe fearfully explore the step ahead.”
Futile: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Pg. 214 “It was beginning to seem useless to keep up a search so futile, in a place so vast.”
Callous: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Pg. 217 “It was like seeing some innocent happy creature, lying murdered, victim of Gebu’s callous greed.”
Relentlessly: to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild,compassionate, or forgiving.
Pg. 219 “ The dancing black shapes moved relentlessly toward the coffin, looming huge as giants as they came nearer.”
methodically: done according to a systematic or established form of procedure.
Pg. 219 “The shadows moved, rippled in deadly silence along the wall, leaped crazily to the rough ceiling then down again as the two began methodically to search the room.”
Minutely: with great attention to detail; meticulously.
Pg. 235 “He examined Ranofer’s face minutely for a moment, and then started along the gravel path, pulling Ranofer after him with surprising strength.”
Gaudily: a showy and purely ornamental thing.
Pg. 233 “He smiled like a cat with a particularly tasty mouse, strutted up and down a time or two to make his earrings sway gaudily, then waved an arrogant and much-bejeweled hand.”
Coherently: (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
Pg. 224 “As coherently as he could Ranofer panted out his story
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This picture shows the queen offering Ranofer anything he wants after capturing Gebu and wenamon. Ranofer, to everyone's surprise, wants a donkey and nothing else.
Ancient Egyptian Tombs were much like modern day mausoleums. A room where a person is buried. Ancient Egyptian Tombs, however, were decorated with items a person owned, and had jewelry and valuables the person may have used. They honored the person and the afterlife. Mausoleums are grey and dismal, and have a minimal and simple design.Ranofer fell into the tomb. He walked along a path following the glare of Gebu's torch and finally reached the tomb. He hid himself and saw a pair of eyes. They were not human though, they were of an ushabti. Then he figured out who's tomb it was. It was Huaa and Tuaa's, parents of Queen Tiy. He bowed in homage for entering the tomb. Then Gebu saw him. So he chucked a box of gems at them. He then threw the nearest wine jar at the torch blaze. He then escaped out into the valley. He also pushed a bolder in front of the tomb to keep them occupied.
The luxurious room at the beginning of the chapter.
Saba
Ranofer on the Balcony of the palace waiting for Queen Tiy to summon him
Dahlia- Vocab
Pg 273 "On her head reared a gold cobra."
Reared: To lift or hold up
pg 241 "Several exquisitely clad ladies were already bending over her.
Exquisitely: amazingly, beautifully
Pg 243 "These men are of my household retinue."
Retinue: A suite
Pg 248 "All of the elegant courtiers in the room were laughing."
Courtiers: A member of a court or ruler, such as the pharaoh