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MYTHS ET HEROES / NOTION OF PROGRESS
Amazing people: Is rebellion necessarily violent?
Definition of a hero.
Do you know these famous people?
Text 2 What a hero is
Grammar
Recording Rosa Parks
Autre hero BBC Irish Paralympics
Text how far we’ve come
cartoon book p67 Malcolm x
Angela Davis
Task 1:
What do you know about them?
What do they have in common?
Why can they be considered as heroes (use and learn the vocab book p:30)
Final task
amazing: causing wonder (émerveillement) or astonishment.
synonyms: incredible / unbelievable / awesome / astonishing / astounding / breathtaking / overwhelming / startling / stunning, …
What is a hero?
1. A man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility (=noblesse) ...
2. A man who is idealized for possessing superior qualities in any field.
3. A being who is endowed with (to be gifted or equipped with sth (= être doté de)) extraordinary strength and courage, who is celebrated for his bold exploits.
4. A person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.
5. A person who has braved death / risked or sacrificed his or her life for others.
What makes a hero? Give examples:
1. Not giving up until the goal is accomplished
2. Doing what’s right regardless of (=without considering) personal consequences
3. Doing more than what other people expect of them
4. Staying level-headed (=qui a la tête sur les épaules) in a crisis
5. Overcoming adversity
6. Changing society for the better
7. Willingness to risk personal safety to help others
8. Commanding the support and respect of others
9. Not expecting personal recognition
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