Dwynwen

I wonder was it fair what happened to Dwynwen?

L.O - To be able to recall details of a story and to know there are different genres of literature and their history e.g., stories, myths, legends.

L.O To respond to and talk about the literature I hear, view, or read, and express simple opinions and respond to a comment.

L.O To answer questions demonstrating an understanding of the literature they have read, heard, or viewed.

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Questions

1. Who was Dwynwen?
2. Why couldn’t Dwynwen marry Maelon?
3. What did the angel give Dwynwen?
4. What three wishes did Dwynwen make?
5. How did Dwynwen help other people?
6. Do you think it was fair that Dwynwen couldn’t marry Maelon? Why or why not?
7. If you could change part of Dwynwen’s story, what would you change?

Questions

1. How did Dwynwen feel when she was told she couldn’t marry Maelon?
2. What happened to Maelon after Dwynwen was given the magic potion?
3. What did Dwynwen do to help others after she became a nun?
4. Was it fair that Dwynwen’s father chose who she would marry? Why or why not?
5. Do you think Maelon was treated fairly? Why?
6. If you were Dwynwen, what would you have done differently?
7. Why do you think people still remember Dwynwen today?

Questions

1. Why do you think Dwynwen made a wish to help all true lovers?
2. Some versions of the story say Maelon was unkind to Dwynwen, and some do not. Does that change how fair you think the story is?
3. What do you think was the hardest choice Dwynwen had to make?
4. Was it fair that Dwynwen never got to marry the person she loved? Explain your answer.
5. Dwynwen chose to spend her life helping others instead of finding love. Do you think that was the best choice for her? Why?
6. If you could change the ending of Dwynwen’s story to make it fairer, what would you change?
7. Why do you think Dwynwen is the patron saint of love?