The Secret History Lesson Plan

Why do you think Richard was both reluctant to go home over the winter break, and reluctant to tell his Greek student friends about not having somewhere to go?

While the descriptions of Richard's time at Hampden reflect an idyllic experience in a beautiful place, with transformative educational opportunities, as the season turns to winter, Richard's demons of pride come roaring back into focus in this specific and problematic way. In trying to ingratiate himself to the Greek students, Richard has been tremendously successful in weaving a web of fantastical ideas surrounding his heritage and wealth. In short, he lied to his fellow students and now was time to see the...