EPICS AND THE EPIC HERO A Web Quest

EPICS AND THE EPIC HERO A Web. Quest

OBJECTIVES OF THIS QUEST: ⦿ Through your participation in this quest, you will be working towards accomplishing the following objectives (or learning targets): �Identify and apply knowledge of the epic hero characteristics and of an epic �Identify and apply understanding of archetypes in literature �Work collaboratively in a group towards meeting a common goal �Work towards answering our “Big Idea Question”: What makes someone a hero?

WEBQUEST: INTRODUCTION ⦿ In this Web. Quest, you will be preparing to read Beowulf and working with material to help build your knowledge base about epic heroes epic poetry. ⦿ The main objective of this quest is for you to be able to identify the characteristics of an epic and epic hero. You will become acquainted with some literary scholars’ views on archetypes and Joseph Campbell’s work, The Hero's Journey.

BEOWULF BACKGROUND: ⦿ Before you dig into epic heroes, begin by searching out some answers to the following questions specifically about Beowulf: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What language was Beowulf written in? Is the hero Beowulf British, Scandinavian, or Danish? How many copies of the Beowulf manuscript still exists? Who is the author of Beowulf? T or F Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic in British history? Check here: http: //www. lnstar. com/literature/beowulf/

WEBQUEST TASKS: 1. Define "epic, " and identify three examples of epics. 2. Find a valid, accurate definition and description of the epic hero and his characteristics. 3. Research and define “archetype” and explain how an epic hero fits this mold. 4. Identify at least five epic heroes from literature or film. 5. Research Joseph Campbell's ideas and descriptions on “The Hero's Journey” and note the key aspects of the Hero’s Journey (the steps a Hero follows).

SUGGESTED LINKS: ⦿ Below is a list of suggested links to help get you started, but you will also need to do some searching on your own, being sure to use reliable websites. ⦿ Epic Hero/Epic/Archetypes: � http: //dictionary. reference. com/browse/epic+hero � http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Archetype � http: //www. slideshare. net/esalona/elements-of-the-epic-hero 6051693 � http: //www. sblair. com/odyssey/epics. htm “The Hero’s Journey”, Joseph Campbell: http: //www. yourheroicjourney. com/the-heros-journey/ http: //hubcap. clemson. edu/~sparks/sffilm/mmswtab. html http: //rootsofaction. com/blog/role-of-heroes-for-children/ http: //www. thewritersjourney. com/hero's_journey. htm