We take a look at the classic monomyth structure of the hero's journey, reflect on why humans create heroes, ask where we should set the bar on heroism, and wonder whether heroism is a feminist issue.
This document discusses the archetypes and mythological origins found in the story of Spiderman. It describes Peter Parker gaining spider-like powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. It then examines the hero's journey of Spiderman through the stages of separation, initiation, and transformation. Finally, it explores the cultural myths and folklore around spiders that may have influenced the creation of Spiderman and his nemesis the Green Goblin.
Heroes follow a common journey or monomyth according to Joseph Campbell. This journey typically involves (1) an ordinary world that gets disrupted by (2) a call to adventure, which the hero initially refuses but then (3) accepts. Upon accepting the call, the hero enters (4) the unknown and receives (5) supernatural aid as they face various (6) tests and a supreme ordeal before achieving a (7) reward upon returning home a changed person.
The document discusses how Hollywood films from the 1990s portrayed American soldiers fighting for each other and their country in an uncertain war. More recent films like Three Kings, Black Hawk Down, and Behind Enemy Lines showed soldiers bonding and risking their lives to save others, portraying them as heroes to invoke feelings of patriotism. However, films like Redacted and In the Valley of Elah that depicted the brutality of war were commercial flops. The document concludes that the public prefers films that redeem soldiers rather than criticize their actions.
The document recommends three movies: Hunger Games, Battleship, and Bully. Hunger Games is recommended for fans of the book series and promises laughs, anger, crying and suspense. Battleship looks like an "awesome" adaptation of the board game pitting humans against aliens. Bully is a motivational movie about overcoming bullying. Brief quotes and ratings are provided for each film.
FREE ONLINE The Essential Feminist Reader BY Estelle B. Freedman zip best JamaalKeeling
The document discusses and provides information about the book "The Essential Feminist Reader" edited by Estelle B. Freedman. It is an anthology that presents the full scope of feminist history through writings from over 20 influential feminist figures spanning over 500 years. The book includes primary sources from around the world, such as short fiction, political manifestos, and lesser known works. Links are provided to download the book in PDF, EPUB and MOBI formats.
This document recommends six memoirs for reading and provides brief summaries of each. The memoirs are: My Lobotomy by Howard Dully, about a boy who underwent a lobotomy; Unbearable Lightness by Portia De Rossi about her battle with anorexia; Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra about overcoming an unspeakable childhood; Living History by Hillary Clinton about her life and potential 2016 presidential run; Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer about becoming a memory champion; and Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua about being raised by a strict mother. The document also lists honorable mention memoirs on its website.
The document discusses the archetype of the hero and common traits they possess. Heroes often have unusual birth circumstances and feel isolated from peers. They go on a journey that leads to finding their purpose, during which they encounter evil and suffer. Heroes possess a special weapon only they can wield and have at least some of these common qualities.
This document provides guidelines for writing essays for the "This I Believe" public radio series. It explains that the essays should be concise at around 500 words, tell a personal story using "I" to illustrate a core belief, and end with a simple statement of belief such as "I believe in...". It also provides short examples of belief statements from past authors.
This document discusses the archetypes and mythological origins found in the story of Spiderman. It describes Peter Parker gaining spider-like powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. It then examines the hero's journey of Spiderman through the stages of separation, initiation, and transformation. Finally, it explores the cultural myths and folklore around spiders that may have influenced the creation of Spiderman and his nemesis the Green Goblin.
Heroes follow a common journey or monomyth according to Joseph Campbell. This journey typically involves (1) an ordinary world that gets disrupted by (2) a call to adventure, which the hero initially refuses but then (3) accepts. Upon accepting the call, the hero enters (4) the unknown and receives (5) supernatural aid as they face various (6) tests and a supreme ordeal before achieving a (7) reward upon returning home a changed person.
The document discusses how Hollywood films from the 1990s portrayed American soldiers fighting for each other and their country in an uncertain war. More recent films like Three Kings, Black Hawk Down, and Behind Enemy Lines showed soldiers bonding and risking their lives to save others, portraying them as heroes to invoke feelings of patriotism. However, films like Redacted and In the Valley of Elah that depicted the brutality of war were commercial flops. The document concludes that the public prefers films that redeem soldiers rather than criticize their actions.
The document recommends three movies: Hunger Games, Battleship, and Bully. Hunger Games is recommended for fans of the book series and promises laughs, anger, crying and suspense. Battleship looks like an "awesome" adaptation of the board game pitting humans against aliens. Bully is a motivational movie about overcoming bullying. Brief quotes and ratings are provided for each film.
FREE ONLINE The Essential Feminist Reader BY Estelle B. Freedman zip best JamaalKeeling
The document discusses and provides information about the book "The Essential Feminist Reader" edited by Estelle B. Freedman. It is an anthology that presents the full scope of feminist history through writings from over 20 influential feminist figures spanning over 500 years. The book includes primary sources from around the world, such as short fiction, political manifestos, and lesser known works. Links are provided to download the book in PDF, EPUB and MOBI formats.
This document recommends six memoirs for reading and provides brief summaries of each. The memoirs are: My Lobotomy by Howard Dully, about a boy who underwent a lobotomy; Unbearable Lightness by Portia De Rossi about her battle with anorexia; Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra about overcoming an unspeakable childhood; Living History by Hillary Clinton about her life and potential 2016 presidential run; Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer about becoming a memory champion; and Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua about being raised by a strict mother. The document also lists honorable mention memoirs on its website.
The document discusses the archetype of the hero and common traits they possess. Heroes often have unusual birth circumstances and feel isolated from peers. They go on a journey that leads to finding their purpose, during which they encounter evil and suffer. Heroes possess a special weapon only they can wield and have at least some of these common qualities.
This document provides guidelines for writing essays for the "This I Believe" public radio series. It explains that the essays should be concise at around 500 words, tell a personal story using "I" to illustrate a core belief, and end with a simple statement of belief such as "I believe in...". It also provides short examples of belief statements from past authors.
There are two main types of conflict in literature: internal conflict, which involves a character struggling with themselves, and external conflict, which involves characters struggling against other people, nature, society, or fate. External conflicts include man versus man, man versus nature, man versus society, and man versus fate. Literary conflicts can appear individually or together and drive the story forward.
This document discusses the words "enormity" and "enormous" and provides guidance on their proper usages. It notes that "enormity" should only be used to refer to "monstrous wickedness" and outlines problems that arise when it is used to express bigness. Several style guides recommend using "enormousness" instead of "enormity" when referring to size. The document also provides an agenda that includes a discussion of the short story "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner, focusing on historical context and themes like alienation, anger, loyalty, and order vs. disorder. It then provides a strategy for writing a character analysis, outlining eight ways to
This document contains inspirational quotes from notable African American figures on topics like success through hard work and learning from failures, the importance of unity, learning to live together in peace, teaching children pride, the power of love to transform enemies, God-given human rights, drawing strength from family love, the importance of history for a people's memory, and sharing fortune with family.
This document discusses strategies for helping readers grow and develop, including establishing a supportive community, providing access to books, implementing routines like reading aloud, and cultivating a literacy-rich environment. It recommends certain book genres and titles that appeal to readers, such as narrative nonfiction, historical fiction, humor books, and classics. Establishing classroom routines, recommending books to readers, and surrounding them with books are emphasized as ways to promote reading development.
This document discusses strategies for helping readers grow and develop, including establishing a supportive community, providing access to books, implementing reading routines, and cultivating a supportive reading environment. It recommends involving publishers, friends, and online communities to help connect readers to new books. Establishing classroom and personal reading routines, as well as book discussions, can support reading growth. The document also provides examples of book genres and titles that are well-suited for developing readers.
The document summarizes Frances Smith Foster's argument that slave narratives followed a five-point structure based on the Judeo-Christian myth of salvation. This structure included a fall from innocence into slavery, mortification and suffering under slavery, a conversion or decision to flee slavery, the struggle of escape, and finally freedom or salvation. Key slave narratives like those of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs can be analyzed using this structure. However, the document notes slave narratives may have inadvertently reinforced some racial stereotypes about the locations of slavery and the black family structure.
This document lists several books that have been challenged or banned in various locations due to themes, language, and content that some view as inappropriate. Some of the books challenged include The Handmaid's Tale for profane language and themes, To Kill a Mockingbird for racial stereotypes, Harry Potter for promoting witchcraft, The Satanic Verses for being blasphemous, and 1984 for political views and themes of mind control. Many of the books on the list, such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Lord of the Flies, and Catcher in the Rye, are commonly taught in school curriculums despite some challenges to their content.
In this presentation Austen Ivereigh explains the power of the recent movie There be dragons by Roland Joffé. It is an epic drama about hatred and forgiveness and deals with the friendship of two persons during the Spanish civil war: one is a historical saint Josemaria Escriva, the other persons are mostly fiction but representative of all of us.
The document discusses the concept of the hero's journey, describing it as a journey from the ordinary world into a region of supernatural wonder where the hero faces challenges and gains new abilities or insights. It provides several quotes about the journey, including that it involves spiritual growth through confronting limitations, and finding meaning and purpose in life through seeking truth. The hero's journey involves phases of leaving the ordinary world, tests and allies/enemies, ordeals, rewards, and returning with new knowledge to benefit others.
The Heroes That You Know: What They Did And Why It MatteredShawn Furey
This document outlines a hero training program that teaches participants to intervene to improve situations for themselves and others. It discusses 12 basic human mental health needs, such as equality, safety, and freedom. It provides examples of famous heroes from history and fiction who helped satisfy these needs by protecting situations where people could experience "the good life." The training argues that everyone has the power to be a guardian of the good life by acting in ways that create and sustain good situations. It aims to help participants rediscover their ability to positively influence situations.
Christopher Reeve was an American actor, director, and activist best known for playing Superman. He became paralyzed after a horse riding accident in 1995 but advocated for stem cell research funding. He died in 2004 from a heart attack at age 52, having refused to give up hope of finding a cure during his paralysis.
- Joseph F. Smith showed great courage from a young age, including rounding up cattle when Indians attacked and enduring hardships on the journey to Salt Lake Valley.
- He witnessed the faith and courage of his mother Mary, such as when she prayed and found their lost oxen, and had an ox healed through priesthood blessing.
- As a missionary in Hawaii at age 15, he boldly declared he was Mormon when confronted by a drunk man with a gun, surprising the man with his courageous response.
- Throughout his life and presidency, Joseph F. Smith endured opposition and persecution with courage and faith, ignoring his enemies and allowing truth to prevail over time.
This document provides an overview of the fandom surrounding The Fault in Our Stars book and film. It discusses the demographics attracted to the story of Hazel and Gus, the language and hashtags used by fans, and how fan art, social media, and merchandise helped build an engaged fandom. It also notes how the film adaptation exceeded expectations at the box office and attracted a largely female audience, many of whom had read the popular novel.
Voces Inocentes is a 2004 film about the civil war in El Salvador from the perspective of a young boy. It follows the story of Chava, who avoids being taken by the government and joins the guerilla forces. After escaping death, his mother sends him to the US until the war ends. The film was written and directed by Oscar Torres to share the stories of innocent child soldiers affected by the civil war that raged in El Salvador in the 1980s.
Jealousy, greed, and ego still torment modern man. The document discusses classic films like Ben-Hur, Cleopatra, and Quo Vadis that offer lessons about faith, courage, fear, prejudice, and how humans brutalize each other over religious and ethnic differences. Watching the films again provided new insights into how power and poor judgment in the hands of corrupt leaders can have disastrous consequences for people. By extension, modern leaders exhibiting similar behaviors through politics, at home, or in the workplace are also causing suffering, as depicted in the films. The sad truth is that jealousy, greed, and ego still divide people and foster hatred today, as humans still love violence against those branded as criminals.
The document summarizes Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea. It discusses the story of the fisherman Santiago and his 84-day struggle without catching a fish. Though he returns empty-handed, the theme is his struggle against defeat and emergence as a hero, as the line "man can be destroyed but not defeated" illustrates. Symbols like lions represent Santiago's memory of youth and struggle. The relationship between man and nature is also explored, with the sea, birds, and sharks taking on personal meanings in Santiago's battle. Suffering is a necessary part of his fight with the fish but his willpower allows him to control the physical pain. Overall, the story is an allegory where Santiago represents every
William Golding's books have a common theme of the battle between human nature and civilization. His most famous books, Lord of the Flies and The Spire, both illustrate humanity's capacity for evil when structure and morality break down. Lord of the Flies shows British boys committing murder when left without adult supervision, while The Spire depicts a church community revealing their true immoral nature as the dean's ambitious construction leads to suffering. Golding believed that everyone has a choice in revealing either their civilized or barbaric human nature.
Representation of Trauma in Selected Writings of Samar Yazbek and Ganine de G...MIRZA IBRAHIM BEG
The document discusses trauma caused by war and violence. It provides examples of personal traumatic experiences like domestic abuse as well as public trauma from events like natural disasters and war. Symptoms of trauma include re-experiencing distressing memories and physical symptoms like sleep issues. The document also examines works by writers Samar Yazbek and Janine Di Giovanni that provide first-hand accounts of the suffering experienced by Syrians during the ongoing conflict.
additional reading for chapter 4 for 1st semester for KU's BBA of englishramshrestha12345
This document provides summaries of additional readings for a group project. It includes summaries of five articles:
1) "Women Have What It Takes" discusses a female colonel's perspective on allowing women in combat roles and challenges the idea that women cannot handle the mental and emotional stresses of combat.
2) "The Androgynous Male" explores the author's realization at a young age that he possessed both masculine and feminine traits and his view that true masculinity incorporates both.
3) "The Princess and the Admiral" tells a story about a resourceful princess who defends her tiny kingdom from a invading admiral using her wit and knowledge of tides.
4) "The Greater God" is
A 13-week class on Courage as taught at Yale by Roz Savage, Ocean Rower, this syllabus covers various kinds of courage and their underlying elements with the intention of promoting courageous behaviour in the students as they head out into the world to lead corporations, nonprofits, teams, families, or governments.
The Art of Living Courageously Week 8: Managerial CourageRoz Savage
Work has the capacity to present us with challenges and moral dilemmas that will test our courage in all kinds of ways, and it would be a tragedy to give up on the 65,000 hours that the average worker spends at work as an opportunity to pursue our personal evolution towards courage.
There are two main types of conflict in literature: internal conflict, which involves a character struggling with themselves, and external conflict, which involves characters struggling against other people, nature, society, or fate. External conflicts include man versus man, man versus nature, man versus society, and man versus fate. Literary conflicts can appear individually or together and drive the story forward.
This document discusses the words "enormity" and "enormous" and provides guidance on their proper usages. It notes that "enormity" should only be used to refer to "monstrous wickedness" and outlines problems that arise when it is used to express bigness. Several style guides recommend using "enormousness" instead of "enormity" when referring to size. The document also provides an agenda that includes a discussion of the short story "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner, focusing on historical context and themes like alienation, anger, loyalty, and order vs. disorder. It then provides a strategy for writing a character analysis, outlining eight ways to
This document contains inspirational quotes from notable African American figures on topics like success through hard work and learning from failures, the importance of unity, learning to live together in peace, teaching children pride, the power of love to transform enemies, God-given human rights, drawing strength from family love, the importance of history for a people's memory, and sharing fortune with family.
This document discusses strategies for helping readers grow and develop, including establishing a supportive community, providing access to books, implementing routines like reading aloud, and cultivating a literacy-rich environment. It recommends certain book genres and titles that appeal to readers, such as narrative nonfiction, historical fiction, humor books, and classics. Establishing classroom routines, recommending books to readers, and surrounding them with books are emphasized as ways to promote reading development.
This document discusses strategies for helping readers grow and develop, including establishing a supportive community, providing access to books, implementing reading routines, and cultivating a supportive reading environment. It recommends involving publishers, friends, and online communities to help connect readers to new books. Establishing classroom and personal reading routines, as well as book discussions, can support reading growth. The document also provides examples of book genres and titles that are well-suited for developing readers.
The document summarizes Frances Smith Foster's argument that slave narratives followed a five-point structure based on the Judeo-Christian myth of salvation. This structure included a fall from innocence into slavery, mortification and suffering under slavery, a conversion or decision to flee slavery, the struggle of escape, and finally freedom or salvation. Key slave narratives like those of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs can be analyzed using this structure. However, the document notes slave narratives may have inadvertently reinforced some racial stereotypes about the locations of slavery and the black family structure.
This document lists several books that have been challenged or banned in various locations due to themes, language, and content that some view as inappropriate. Some of the books challenged include The Handmaid's Tale for profane language and themes, To Kill a Mockingbird for racial stereotypes, Harry Potter for promoting witchcraft, The Satanic Verses for being blasphemous, and 1984 for political views and themes of mind control. Many of the books on the list, such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Lord of the Flies, and Catcher in the Rye, are commonly taught in school curriculums despite some challenges to their content.
In this presentation Austen Ivereigh explains the power of the recent movie There be dragons by Roland Joffé. It is an epic drama about hatred and forgiveness and deals with the friendship of two persons during the Spanish civil war: one is a historical saint Josemaria Escriva, the other persons are mostly fiction but representative of all of us.
The document discusses the concept of the hero's journey, describing it as a journey from the ordinary world into a region of supernatural wonder where the hero faces challenges and gains new abilities or insights. It provides several quotes about the journey, including that it involves spiritual growth through confronting limitations, and finding meaning and purpose in life through seeking truth. The hero's journey involves phases of leaving the ordinary world, tests and allies/enemies, ordeals, rewards, and returning with new knowledge to benefit others.
The Heroes That You Know: What They Did And Why It MatteredShawn Furey
This document outlines a hero training program that teaches participants to intervene to improve situations for themselves and others. It discusses 12 basic human mental health needs, such as equality, safety, and freedom. It provides examples of famous heroes from history and fiction who helped satisfy these needs by protecting situations where people could experience "the good life." The training argues that everyone has the power to be a guardian of the good life by acting in ways that create and sustain good situations. It aims to help participants rediscover their ability to positively influence situations.
Christopher Reeve was an American actor, director, and activist best known for playing Superman. He became paralyzed after a horse riding accident in 1995 but advocated for stem cell research funding. He died in 2004 from a heart attack at age 52, having refused to give up hope of finding a cure during his paralysis.
- Joseph F. Smith showed great courage from a young age, including rounding up cattle when Indians attacked and enduring hardships on the journey to Salt Lake Valley.
- He witnessed the faith and courage of his mother Mary, such as when she prayed and found their lost oxen, and had an ox healed through priesthood blessing.
- As a missionary in Hawaii at age 15, he boldly declared he was Mormon when confronted by a drunk man with a gun, surprising the man with his courageous response.
- Throughout his life and presidency, Joseph F. Smith endured opposition and persecution with courage and faith, ignoring his enemies and allowing truth to prevail over time.
This document provides an overview of the fandom surrounding The Fault in Our Stars book and film. It discusses the demographics attracted to the story of Hazel and Gus, the language and hashtags used by fans, and how fan art, social media, and merchandise helped build an engaged fandom. It also notes how the film adaptation exceeded expectations at the box office and attracted a largely female audience, many of whom had read the popular novel.
Voces Inocentes is a 2004 film about the civil war in El Salvador from the perspective of a young boy. It follows the story of Chava, who avoids being taken by the government and joins the guerilla forces. After escaping death, his mother sends him to the US until the war ends. The film was written and directed by Oscar Torres to share the stories of innocent child soldiers affected by the civil war that raged in El Salvador in the 1980s.
Jealousy, greed, and ego still torment modern man. The document discusses classic films like Ben-Hur, Cleopatra, and Quo Vadis that offer lessons about faith, courage, fear, prejudice, and how humans brutalize each other over religious and ethnic differences. Watching the films again provided new insights into how power and poor judgment in the hands of corrupt leaders can have disastrous consequences for people. By extension, modern leaders exhibiting similar behaviors through politics, at home, or in the workplace are also causing suffering, as depicted in the films. The sad truth is that jealousy, greed, and ego still divide people and foster hatred today, as humans still love violence against those branded as criminals.
The document summarizes Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea. It discusses the story of the fisherman Santiago and his 84-day struggle without catching a fish. Though he returns empty-handed, the theme is his struggle against defeat and emergence as a hero, as the line "man can be destroyed but not defeated" illustrates. Symbols like lions represent Santiago's memory of youth and struggle. The relationship between man and nature is also explored, with the sea, birds, and sharks taking on personal meanings in Santiago's battle. Suffering is a necessary part of his fight with the fish but his willpower allows him to control the physical pain. Overall, the story is an allegory where Santiago represents every
William Golding's books have a common theme of the battle between human nature and civilization. His most famous books, Lord of the Flies and The Spire, both illustrate humanity's capacity for evil when structure and morality break down. Lord of the Flies shows British boys committing murder when left without adult supervision, while The Spire depicts a church community revealing their true immoral nature as the dean's ambitious construction leads to suffering. Golding believed that everyone has a choice in revealing either their civilized or barbaric human nature.
Representation of Trauma in Selected Writings of Samar Yazbek and Ganine de G...MIRZA IBRAHIM BEG
The document discusses trauma caused by war and violence. It provides examples of personal traumatic experiences like domestic abuse as well as public trauma from events like natural disasters and war. Symptoms of trauma include re-experiencing distressing memories and physical symptoms like sleep issues. The document also examines works by writers Samar Yazbek and Janine Di Giovanni that provide first-hand accounts of the suffering experienced by Syrians during the ongoing conflict.
additional reading for chapter 4 for 1st semester for KU's BBA of englishramshrestha12345
This document provides summaries of additional readings for a group project. It includes summaries of five articles:
1) "Women Have What It Takes" discusses a female colonel's perspective on allowing women in combat roles and challenges the idea that women cannot handle the mental and emotional stresses of combat.
2) "The Androgynous Male" explores the author's realization at a young age that he possessed both masculine and feminine traits and his view that true masculinity incorporates both.
3) "The Princess and the Admiral" tells a story about a resourceful princess who defends her tiny kingdom from a invading admiral using her wit and knowledge of tides.
4) "The Greater God" is
A 13-week class on Courage as taught at Yale by Roz Savage, Ocean Rower, this syllabus covers various kinds of courage and their underlying elements with the intention of promoting courageous behaviour in the students as they head out into the world to lead corporations, nonprofits, teams, families, or governments.
The Art of Living Courageously Week 8: Managerial CourageRoz Savage
Work has the capacity to present us with challenges and moral dilemmas that will test our courage in all kinds of ways, and it would be a tragedy to give up on the 65,000 hours that the average worker spends at work as an opportunity to pursue our personal evolution towards courage.
The Art of Courageous Living Week 4: Motivation & PurposeRoz Savage
In Week 4 of our class on Courage in Theory and Practice, we examine psychological perspectives on how courage can be enhanced by finding intrinsic motivation and a sense of purpose.
The Art of Living Courageously Week 5: The Courageous MindsetRoz Savage
How do we integrate courage into our mindset in such a way that we act courageously by default?
As we reach Week 5 of my Yale class on Courage, we look at how we can create a courageous mindset.
El documento presenta información sobre el desarrollo sustentable y empresas mexicanas que lo practican. Explica brevemente qué es el desarrollo sustentable, su historia y objetivos. Luego describe iniciativas sustentables de empresas como CEMEX, Jumex y Walmart México que han reducido emisiones y fomentado el reciclaje. Finalmente, propone un software contable sustentable para reemplazar documentos de papel.
The Art of Living Courageously - Week 6: Courageous Decision MakingRoz Savage
Making decisions is what it is all about - the absolute crux of courage. Will we have the strength to make courageous decisions, or do we lapse into expediency?
The document discusses several key elements of fiction, including setting, characters, plot, point of view, theme, and symbolism. Setting establishes the time, location, and atmosphere of a story. Characters can be round or flat. The plot involves events like exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution. Point of view determines the narrative perspective. The theme conveys a central idea or insight. Symbolism uses objects to represent larger concepts. Other elements are dialogue, foreshadowing, and structure.
Literature helps develop language, thought, and culture in three main ways:
1. Great writers from the past like Shakespeare and classic authors helped shape the English language over time.
2. Different genres and periods of literature, from Beowulf to modern works, show how the language has evolved historically.
3. Recurring themes and archetypes are explored through symbols and characters, allowing literature to influence ideas across societies and eras.
The document provides information about heroes and the hero's journey. It defines a hero as someone who saves others through brave acts, helps conquer forces that threaten human survival. The hero's journey involves a struggle through darkness to bring back an object that saves oneself or society. Examples of stories and films that follow the hero's journey pattern are described, including Star Wars which is broken down into the 12 stages of the typical hero's journey sequence.
The document discusses several key elements of fiction, including setting, characters, theme, plot, and conflict. It provides definitions and examples of each element. Setting establishes the time and place of the story. Characters are the people or creatures in the story. The theme is the central idea or message of the story. Plot is the sequence of events, and conflict is the problem or struggle that characters face. The document also differentiates between internal and external types of conflict.
Here are some key dystopian elements I found in The Giver and a potential thesis:
1. The community is highly structured and hierarchical, with citizens assigned roles. "It was Assignment Day." Everyone wears the same plain clothes.
2. Conformity is strictly enforced. Jonas notices differences but knows "it was not right to see more, or differently." Dissent is not tolerated.
3. Emotions are suppressed. Citizens take daily pills to blunt feelings. Memories are controlled by the Committee and Giver.
4. Constant surveillance through public address system and Assignment of labor. No sense of privacy.
5. Protagonist Jonas begins to question the strict rules of the community as he learns
The document defines several archetypes that are common across cultures and time periods. It discusses archetypes as characters, images, plot patterns, or themes that are familiar to human experiences. Some archetypes mentioned include the hero/heroine, tragic flaw, character archetypes like the child or sage, image archetypes like the sun or moon, plot archetypes like the hero's journey or quest, and theme archetypes such as good vs evil. The document also provides brief definitions and examples for folklore, epic, legend, myth, oral tradition, culture, and other literary concepts.
Here are some thoughts on heroes based on the reading:
Heroes are defined by the societies and cultures that create them. What is considered heroic changes over time based on shifting values and ideals. Heroes embody the best of a culture and play an important role in reproducing a society's values across generations by inspiring emulation.
On an individual level, heroes fill our psychological need for hope, purpose, and role models. They represent the idealized version of ourselves that we strive to emulate. They also provide a sense of unity against a common threat or struggle.
Hero myths feed on the human hunger for meaning, hope, and inspiration. They allow us to vicariously experience overcoming challenges through courageous and self-
Tall tales are a type of fictional story that exaggerates the truth for entertainment. They feature larger-than-life main characters with exaggerated abilities who have regular jobs like settlers. These characters solve problems in funny or unbelievable ways. Tall tales were first told by American settlers in the wilderness as a form of entertainment before other media existed. Some classic tall tale characters include Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, and Pecos Bill.
Characters/Archetypes
Character
A person or other being in a narrative work
May be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person
Guide readers through their stories, helping them to understand plots and ponder themes
Type
A character who stands as a representative of a particular class or group of people
Think “stereotype” or “archetype”
The study of a character requires analyzing relationships with other characters
Status defined through the network of oppositions
Stock Character
Special kind of character who is instantly recognizable to most readers
They are ‘stock’ or ‘typecast’ or ‘stereotypical’ characters
Examples include:
the ruthless businessman
the shushing old, white-haired librarian
the dumb jock or blonde
They are not focus characters nor are they developed in the story; only fulfill background or filler roles
Flat Characters
Two-dimensional characters that are relatively uncomplicated
Can be described in a single sentence
no depth and not given much information on them
Stock characters are prime examples of flat characters
Round Characters
Complex figures with many different characteristics
Most like real people since they undergo development
Described in depth, with many details
The main character in a story is almost always round.
If you are reading a story where you know a character well, then most likely the character is round
Static/Dynamic
Dynamic characters
a person who changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a central conflict or facing a major crisis
tend to be central rather than peripheral characters
resolving the conflict is their major role
Static characters
someone who does not change over time
his or her personality does not transform or evolve.
remain the same throughout
How to determine?
Look closely at your character at the beginning and end of the story :
How does the character feel about him/her/itself? Do the answers to the questions changed?
How does the character act towards others?
What is the character’s goal?
Internal Change distinguished the difference between Static and Dynamic
a change in his/her personality
a change in his/her outlook on life
a change in his/her values
a change in the nature of the character.
Hero/Heroine
A character who combats misfortune t ...
The document discusses characteristics of tall tales and folk heroes. Tall tales often feature exaggerated or mythical characters based on real people whose adventures become more dramatic over time. Settings emerge from real places and events. Plots involve exaggerations of possible real events. Folk heroes are famous people who helped common people and are remembered through stories involving incredible, exaggerated feats displaying superhuman strength, intelligence, and size that embody cultural values like courage and hard work. Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Davy Crockett, and Japanese folk hero Momotaro are discussed as examples.
The document outlines 10 reasons why humans have an innate need for heroes:
1. Humans are evolutionarily prepared to encounter heroes through archetypes. Research shows infants have innate preferences that support this.
2. Our first heroes are often our parents and caretakers who nurtured us in our youth.
3. Heroes serve as role models that teach morality and reveal qualities we need for social interaction.
4. Comic book superheroes appeal to our need for heroes who can instantly solve dangers and problems. Real life heroes like first responders also fulfill this role.
5. Heroes inspire us to overcome adversity and lift us up during personal challenges.
6. Heroes give us hope in a
Four types of internal and external conflict in LiteratureChristopher Healy
The document discusses four main types of conflicts that are often present in literature:
1) Person vs. Self, which involves a character wrestling with an internal decision or dilemma.
2) Person vs. Person, where the protagonist and antagonist directly oppose each other, attempting to outdo or outsmart the other.
3) Person vs. Nature, where characters struggle against external environmental forces like weather events or isolated locations.
4) Person vs. Society, where the protagonist is at odds with a particular social ideology or group.
The document discusses the characteristics of heroism according to Emerson's essay "Heroism" and how they relate to defeating the monster Grendel in the poem Beowulf. It instructs the reader to use the provided writing organizer chart to collect thoughts on Grendel's character traits and how qualities of heroism from Emerson's work could help overcome those traits. Key characteristics mentioned from Emerson include self-trust, courage, fortitude, and persistency. The document examines how these heroic qualities may have aided in Grendel's defeat.
This document defines and discusses several key elements of fiction, including setting, character, plot, point of view, theme, and symbolism. It provides examples to illustrate each element. Setting establishes the time, location, and socio-economic context of a story. Character refers to the people or animals in a story, and can be round, dynamic, flat, or static. Plot involves the sequence of events that make up the story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Point of view determines the perspective from which the story is told. Theme conveys the central idea or insight about human nature. Symbolism uses objects to represent larger concepts.
This document discusses archetypes in storytelling and their importance. It defines archetypes as basic story elements or character types that are universally used across all cultures in building stories, according to Carl Jung's concept of the "collective unconscious." The document lists and describes common character archetypes like the hero, mentor, and scapegoat. It also outlines situational archetypes like the quest and journey. The document encourages recognizing archetypes in stories and provides examples to analyze.
This document discusses representations in horror films and society. It defines representation as a construction that reflects societal attitudes rather than accuracy. Gender, social class, age, and national identities are often represented in traditional ways in older horror films. Carol Clover's "Final Girl" theory holds that the last surviving victim, who is often intelligent and virginal, takes on the role of investigating the threat. The document analyzes how representations have changed over time, with women increasingly shown as heroes rather than victims and the working class represented with more nuance. Feminism is seen as pushing for more adaptive representations while not fundamentally changing the dominant ideology.
This document provides instructions and examples for students to complete their final paper for the Hero/Advocate unit. It outlines the requirements for a 5-page MLA paper on either a historical hero or advocating for an issue. For a hero paper, students must describe the hero's life events and consequences of their accomplishments. For an advocacy paper, students should describe the issue, how it affects people, potential solutions, and consequences. The document provides examples and quotes about Hunter S. Thompson to illustrate aspects of an advocacy paper. It concludes by wishing students good luck on their final essays and warning against logical fallacies.
Similar to The Art of Courageous Living Week 2: The Hero’s Journey (17)
2. Why Courage Matters
❖ Future leadership
❖ Skills in critical thinking
❖ Resilience to fear-based campaigning
❖ Life purpose -> wellbeing and fulfilment
❖ Commitment to long-term common good
❖ Smart decision-making
3. Courageous Life vs Average
Life
Lifetime
–Anaïs Nin
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.”
5. Structure
❖ Phase 1: Separation or departure
❖ Phase 2: Trials and victories of initiation
❖ Phase 3: Return to society with the boon
6. Merriam-Webster
❖ Definition of hero:
❖ a : a mythological or legendary figure often of divine
descent endowed with great strength or ability
❖ b : an illustrious warrior
❖ c : a person admired for achievements and noble
qualities
❖ d : one who shows great courage
7. Wikipedia
❖ A hero (masculine) or heroine (feminine) is a person or
main character of a literary work who, in the face of
danger, combats adversity through impressive feats of
ingenuity, bravery or strength, often sacrificing his or her
own personal concerns for some greater good.
8. Examples of Heroes?
❖ Why are they considered heroes?
❖ What values of our society do they represent?
❖ Can you imagine a culture in which they would not be
considered heroic?
11. Heroes as a Product of their Era
Time
Divine/Mythical
Historical “Great Man”
Working class hero
Celebrities?
Oral traditions Books Movies Internet
12. Recent Heroes in the News
❖ Everyday Hero: Wheelchair of Hope Founder (lost arm and leg in rail
yard accident while saving colleagues, has climbed Kilimanjaro and set
up foundation)
❖ Hero teacher jumps down 75ft mine to save boy, 3, by keeping his head
above water for TWO HOURS (and nearly dies herself)
❖ Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Restaurant Full Of People From Carbon
Monoxide
❖ Terrified Man Who Fled New York Blast Immediately Returned To Help
Victims
18. Even if we don’t call them
“heroes”, who do we pay most
attention to?
“You’re the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.”
—- Jim Rohn
“The people we admire can have an ongoing and often unrecognized
impact on our thinking, our decisions, and the way we live our lives.”
— Barbara Bernard
What was the impact on you of reading about the
winners of the Nobel Peace Prize?
23. Exercise
❖ Who are the five people you spend the most time with
(in real life, online, in the media etc)?
❖ What would the average of those five people look like?
❖ Is that the person you want to be?
24. Feminine Heroism
❖ Kimmel (1996): Gender must be made visible to men
since “we continue to treat our male military, political,
scientific or literary figures as if their gender, their
masculinity, had nothing to do with their military exploits,
policy decisions, scientific experiments, or writing styles
and subject”.
25. Women in Wartime
❖ Halonen (1999): Images of women in situations of
catastrophe are usually portrayed as:
❖ crying woman (usually mourning for a man)
❖ earth mother
❖ women crying together (sisterhood)
❖ mother and child as victims of war
❖ damsel in distress waiting to be rescued by a man
30. Homework (optional)
❖ Think of a story from your past when you were at your most
“heroic”.
❖ In 100-200 words, write the story as you normally would.
❖ In 100-200 words, write it as a heroic tale, focusing on the
emotions, qualities, and strengths that elevate it from the
everyday to the heroic.
❖ Now write about something audacious you want to do in the
future, using the heroic style.
❖ What are your monsters/Kryptonite?