The Curse of King Tut: Facts & Fabel

What is the central idea of this article?

• The "Curse of the Pharaoh” is very real, and anyone who wishes to explore ancient tombs should be careful.

• There are many facts that support the idea that the "Curse of the Pharaoh” is not real; instead, “curses” were used to scare intruders away.

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How does the introduction of Shakespeare’s tomb in the section “Why a curse?” contribute to the idea that people used curses to prevent others from robbing graves?

• It shows that other famous people throughout history have used curses to help prevent grave robbing.

• It shows that Shakespeare incorporated a “curse” in one of his most famous plays about King Tut in order to prevent people from robbing King Tut’s grave.

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How do the headings in the passage contribute to the development of the text?

• The headings help the reader visualize what the section will be about.

• The headings pose questions for the readers to consider and then answers those questions in that section.

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