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Initiation - Departure - Return
"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure that you seek." --Joseph Campbell
Inquiry Questions
Factual
Who is Joseph Campbell and what role has he played in our understanding of fictional heroes?
Debatable
Are Hero's Journey stories just stories for boys?
Do all cultures have similar hero figures?
Conceptual
What is a hero?
What can be learned about a culture by studying it's myths?
A fun little website about all things related to visual stories (TV or Movies). Use the "Spoilers" toggle switch to turn on/off spoilers.
IMDB is a great resource for basic movie information (release date, rating, cast list, etc). This link is to a list of Joseph Campbell / Hero's Journey movies (as chosen by IMDB editors).
This website is great tool for verifying the if a TV show or movie has been deemed appropriate for your age level (at least by the editors of this trusted website).
Who exactly was Joseph Campbell?
How has his work influenced modern storytelling?
PDF Summary of THWATF (the Audiobook one is better)
1) Complete this Google Form [LINK] in class It requires you to answer Qs as you listen to the audiobook summary one more time.
2) Complete the table in our Unit 1 Shared Doc to make a list of all the mythological figures referenced in THWATF audiobook summary for homework.
Traditional Fairytales: Campbellian Myths?
*Fairy Tales & Allegory.pptxExplained.Fairy.Tales.mkvExplained: Fairytales (Netflix)
Fairytales Booklet (G7 Unit 1).pdfMONOMYTH STAGES:
INITIATION
Monomyth Analysis- Star Wars (Part I).pdfAct 1: The Ordinary World
Using our Workbook (and these Websites: Movies, Books, Stages Explained work with 1 partner to rewatch & analyze a chosen movie looking for the 4 steps in Act 1 of the Monomyth ("The Ordinary World"). It is best to use a movie listed in our booklet or one of the movies or books suggested in the websites above. Record your findings in a very simple Google Slideshow to be presented to the class next week.
DEPARTURE
Act 2: The Road of Trials
With your Act One partner select another movie/book/game to explore Act 2: The Road of Trials. You choose the story and create an analytical Google Slides presentation (same as Act 1). We are further into the Hero's Journey now. The Steps aren't as easily recognized or understood as in Act 1. Let's use this resource as well as this one to help you briefly explain your assigned step to the class.
What challenges does Act 2 bring for our hero? How will these trials change our Hero? What ultimate challenge is the Hero being prepared for?
RETURN
Act 3: The Return
Using our Unit 1 Shared Doc, with group mates, let's act out Act 3. You have 20mins to prepare an explanatory & entertaining short drama skit, involving all 4-5 group members, that makes your 3 assigned Act 3 steps come to life. No Slideshow or tech needed. You have 1 narrator, 1 Joseph Campbell expert, 1 Hero, and 1-2 other actors portraying other parts of Act 3. Break a leg!
After discussing the Campbellian cave complete Journal Entry #4 to consolidate understanding & consider your own cave in your own life.
The 'Campbellian Cave'
Campbell discusses a common feature of the monomyth-- a literal or metaphorical cave that the hero must enter. Like the hero's journey as a whole, the hero may initially be reluctant but through acceptance he may gain a great treasure-- understanding or growth. A cave is a place with little light, evoking thoughts of ancient times or mystery. Do you consider a cave to be a safe place or a scary place?
The Hunt For The World's Oldest Story
The Hunt for the World’s Oldest Story.pdfThis Comic is CURSED - Eliza and Joseph.pdfHistory Of Comics - The Golden Era of Comic Books
The Golden Era of Comic books refers to the time when comics were at the height of their popularity and cultural relevance in North America: 1938 - 1950.
Former students completed the "Golden Era of Comic books" Reading Challenge. This is their presentation.
What are the similarities between golden era comic book & modern hero stories?
What are the "outdated" elements that are not similar to modern stories?
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