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Do Now:What is a hero?• Create a definition of “hero”.• Make a list of all the traits a hero
must have.• What makes a hero different from
everyone else?• Give an example of a hero.
Class Definition of Hero:
Heroic Traits:
Joseph Campbell’s Hero Archetype:
OJoseph Campbell: modern philosopher famous for work on legends and myths
OArchetype: A character, situation, or symbol that is familiar to people from all cultures because it occurs frequently in literature, myth, religion, or folklore.
Here are some of the traits Campbell says all heroes
exhibit:
O Unusual circumstances of birth; sometimes in danger or born into royalty
O Leaves family or land and lives with others
O An event, sometimes traumatic, leads to
adventure or
quest
Here are some of the traits Campbell says all heroes
exhibit:O Hero has a special WEAPON
only he/she can use O O Hero always has SUPERNATURAL help O O The Hero must prove himself/herself
MANY times while on adventure O O When the hero DIES, he is rewarded
SPIRITUALLY
Hero’s JourneyNow, let’s take a look at how Campbell explains the hero on his/her journey:
Phew! That’s some “deep” stuff…Let’s summarize the hero’s journey…
O http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-a-hero-matthew-winkler
O http://ed.ted.com/on/DsUoLMHP#watch
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