Our focus for this class is on monsters and heroes. Many characters in myths and literature/movies have a certain model that they're based on, called an archetype.
Go to the website www.tamicowden.com/archetypes.htm. Find different types of hero/heroine/villain archetypes. Share your thoughts with the class. What is an archetype? What are examples of archetypes.
Second, share some ideas about the archetypes we are viewing in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Make sure to have FOUR entries for these two weeks!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Week 13: Heroes in our Culture
What are some observations you might make about heroes and the way they are presented in modern TV and movies? What kinds of things do these heroes (and the villains they oppose) show about our society's values?
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Week 12: The Heroic Adventure
Now that we have discussed the stages of a typical heroic adventure, what are some other stories you know of that follow these stages? You can include any medium: books, movies, poems, TV shows, comic books, etc.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Week 11: Legends
What is a legend? What are some legends you know or have heard of? Try to include modern legends, too.
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