9. Scott’s “Ivanhoe.”
a. Its free treatment of historical fact. The difference between historic and poetic truth.
b. The historical novel: its general relations to history; to be regarded primarily as literature, not as history.
c. The portrayal of ideals and customs of a past age: types of characters; structure (plot) of the book built in accordance with this purpose.
d. Difficulties of language, allusions, etc.
e. Means of arousing interest in romantic literature. Comparisons with other books commonly read by children.
10. Shakspere’s “Julius Cæsar.”
a. Historical basis, anachronisms, etc.
b. The nature of its appeal to young readers.
c. Treatment of verbal difficulties and of the dramatic form.