Alexander III Of Macedon In The Golden Mean

Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, is known for being one of the most successful military commanders in history. It is often said that he never lost a battle and some of his military tactics are still used today. In the novel, The Golden Mean, by Annabel Lyon, we are given an inside look on the relationship of tutor and pupil between the famous philosopher Aristotle and a teenage boy who would become Alexander the Great. Aristotle tells this story in first person, and the reader is able to see the discussions between both Aristotle and Alexander. We are also able to see the flashbacks and memories of Aristotle. The reader gets an inside look on the early life of which we know today as Alexander the Great.
In the beginning of the story, Aristotle has finished a 20-year shift at Plato’s academy. He is traveling to Athens, alongside his nephew Callisthenes and his wife Pythias. He makes a stop in Macedon when he has been appointed to be a tutor to a young teenage boy, the son of King Philip of Macedon and long-time friend of Aristotle. When he arrives, he meets two young men. One who is a quiet, gentle boy with cognitive problems, and the other who is violent, arrogant, but also a genius, who will eventually
It gives a background of each of the character’s lives and lets the reader see the personality of each of these men. The way the story ends leaves the reader to wonder and reflect on what they just read. It is a very interesting story in that it provides historical information of life in ancient Greece, as well as keeps the audience engaged through the many dialogues between the characters. If someone was interested in reading a story about ancient Greece, I would recommend him or her to read this book. Lyon does a great job at bringing to life the wonderful story of Alexander the Great and his tutor