You see a heavily fortified constantinople in 1453 ce. surrounding the city are tens of thousands of turkish soldiers. the soldiers are armed with crossbows, shields, and swords. some of the soldiers are using multiple ladders to scale the walls of constantinople. additional soldiers remain on boats to support those performing the attack.
now is your chance to narrow in on a person in the image. imagine yourself in his place. you will take on the role of the person you select and provide a firsthand account from that perspective. you have many individuals to choose from. be creative while using your historical knowledge from the lesson.
what person have you put yourself in the place of?
what does this person smell?
what does this person see?
what does this person hear?
what does this person touch?
what fears does this person feel?
why is this person here?
name at least three goals this person thinks he will accomplish by winning the battle.
what does this person think will happen the week after the battle?