Due Monday September 24th
Minutes: Elise Z., Andy Z., Howard W.
Reading HW: Apollo (185-93), Hermes (236)
HW: Please bring in a typed draft of a different myth for your four functions.
Due Tuesday September 25th
Minutes: Eddie A., Adirel M., Han Z.
Reading: None
HW: I'd like you to come up with a definition of the word "hero." Please refrain from using outside resources/dictionaries. Try to think of the distinguishing characteristics of a "hero" and some examples of who may fit the term "hero." Is "hero" a fictional term or are there true heroes in our world? Try to determine a meaning for this term simply using your life experience.
Due Wednesday September 26th
YOM KIPPUR - NO SCHOOL
Due Thursday September 27th
Minutes: Irena P.,Aimee R., Victor C.,
Reading: NO PDF. JUST READ THE HERO CYCLE LINK. MY MISTAKE.
HW: Take a gander at the hero's cycle found here As you read the hero cycle, familiarize yourself with each of the steps. Trace the hero cycle through Harry Potter, Star Wars, the Matrix, the Lion King, or Finding Nemo.
Friday September 28th
Minutes: Cathy P., Abe L., Cheuk W.,
Reading: No reading. Watch this video on Star Wars's George Lucas and his use of mythology and the hero cycle in his epic saga.
HW: Four Functions paper due. Take notes on your viewing of the Lucas video for discussion in class.
Due Monday October 1st
Minutes: Steven W., Calvin C., Junjie X.,
Reading: Read the myth of the Sphinx found here. Take a gander at this painting!
HW: Take notes on the cosmological, social, and psychological functions of this myth. I will check work on Monday.
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Here doesn't link to anywhere?
ReplyDeleteI fixed it. No pdf for tomorrow. Sorry about the confusion!
DeleteDo we need notes on how the hero cycle relates to those movies, or do we just think about it?
ReplyDeleteTake notes on hero cycle movie comparison. Extensive notes.
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ReplyDeletei just looked through my bag and found cathy's four functions essay so please do not take points off her grade if you see that her essay is not on the pile. I take all the blame for this.
Hello!
ReplyDeleteTry to email me for personal matters of this sort. You don't need to air this business on the blog.
We will figure this out. The two of you don't need to panic. It's ok. Mistakes occur. Have a lovely weekend.