Hieroglyphs, man. So awesome.
Since the Egyptians are as famous for their writing system as they are for their pyramids, it makes sense that language would figure prominently in The Red Pyramid. And then we find out that language is magic. How cool is that? Words have power, yo, and not just for linguists, but for anyone who can master the Divine Words that compose reality. Sign us up.
Questions About Language and Communication
- Why is Sadie able to pick up on hieroglyphs sooner than Carter is?
- Which magician would you say uses language most effectively? Why?
- Why is the Rosetta Stone so important to both linguists and magicians?
- Besides English, which languages are featured prominently in the book? When is translation an issue?