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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1)

Objective

In Chapter 1, Grand Admiral Thrawn is the last remaining high official for the evil Empire. Thrawn is carefully plotting the complete destruction of the Rebel forces, who are forming the fledgling New Republic government. Captain Pallaeon is assisting Thrawn with his destructive plan.

The objective of this lesson is to compare and contrast Thrawn and Pallaeon examine the destruction and mayhem that they start in Chapter 1 and, presumably, continue throughout the book and also to examine how destructive attitudes influence real life.

Lesson

Class discussions:

1. Grand Admiral Thrawn is the last remaining high official for the Empire, having escaped the New Republic. Thrawn is determined to destroy the New Republic. What are some of Thrawn's possible motivations for his destructive attitude?

2. How does the mayhem and destruction that Thrawn and Pallaeon intend to cause in the book compare with real life? What are some examples of...

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