Heros Journey The Journey A process of separation

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Hero’s Journey

Hero’s Journey

The Journey A process of separation, transformation and return All must be completed successfully

The Journey A process of separation, transformation and return All must be completed successfully to become heroic Individual growth 8 cumulative steps

The Call Invites us into the adventure Face the unknown Gain something of physical

The Call Invites us into the adventure Face the unknown Gain something of physical or spiritual value Willingly or unwillingly

The Threshold “Jumping off point” Interface between known and unknown “threshold guardians” try to

The Threshold “Jumping off point” Interface between known and unknown “threshold guardians” try to block the passage, but become mentor/helper in quest once we’re ready for challenge (i. e. parents)

The Challenges Early challenges are easier and build confidence Become more difficult “tempters” try

The Challenges Early challenges are easier and build confidence Become more difficult “tempters” try to pull us from our call with fear, doubt or distraction Challenges strike our greatest weakness

Into the Abyss Greatest challenge “slay the dragon”

Into the Abyss Greatest challenge “slay the dragon”

Transformation Part of us dies so that a new part can be born (i.

Transformation Part of us dies so that a new part can be born (i. e. fear dies to make way for courage)

Revelation A dramatic change in the way we think or view life

Revelation A dramatic change in the way we think or view life

The Atonement Become “at one” with ourselves Incorporated the changes in ourselves spiritually

The Atonement Become “at one” with ourselves Incorporated the changes in ourselves spiritually

The Return to our life May become richer, stronger, a great leader, spiritual guide

The Return to our life May become richer, stronger, a great leader, spiritual guide or teacher

Where do we see this today? Forrest Gump The Lion King Finding Nemo Your

Where do we see this today? Forrest Gump The Lion King Finding Nemo Your own life from childhood into adulthood

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Honors English IV Ms. Hardison DECHS 2014 Thank

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Honors English IV Ms. Hardison DECHS 2014 Thank you dear teacher who put this on the internet for others to find! Crystal Russell

Anticipation Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Men often act macho to try to

Anticipation Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Men often act macho to try to impress women. There are many double standards in society regarding men and women. Chivalry is dead. If a married man/woman is unhappy he/she should seek companionship elsewhere. It is worth it to die to save one’s honor.

Sir Gawain Romantic Hero Brave Childhood initiation Fights against evil to promote peace Performs

Sir Gawain Romantic Hero Brave Childhood initiation Fights against evil to promote peace Performs extraordinary deeds with the help of magic Sacrifice

Major Characters

Major Characters

Sir Gawain The story’s protagonist. A loyal knight to King Arthur, as well as

Sir Gawain The story’s protagonist. A loyal knight to King Arthur, as well as his nephew. Gawain goes on his quest to meet the Green Knight in order to uphold his knightly values.

The Green Knight Sir Gawain’s main opposition in the story. He is a richly

The Green Knight Sir Gawain’s main opposition in the story. He is a richly decorated knight, who has green skin and hair.

King Arthur The King of Camelot. Uncle of Sir Gawain. It is at his

King Arthur The King of Camelot. Uncle of Sir Gawain. It is at his celebration feast that the Green Knight challenges the court to a game.

Bertilak de Hautdesert The Lord of the castle at which Gawain spends his time

Bertilak de Hautdesert The Lord of the castle at which Gawain spends his time before meeting the Green Knight. We learn his true identity at the end of the story.

Minor Characters Bertilak’s wife- During the competition between Gawain and her husband, she tests

Minor Characters Bertilak’s wife- During the competition between Gawain and her husband, she tests Gawain’s integrity and honesty Morgan le Faye (The old lady)- Powerful sorceress trained by Merlin. Assists Lady Bertilak in testing Gawain Guinevere- King Arthur’s wife and Queen. Seated next to Gawain during the court’s feast.

Settings

Settings

Camelot The Holiday celebrations take place at King Arthur’s castle in Camelot. It is

Camelot The Holiday celebrations take place at King Arthur’s castle in Camelot. It is here that the Green Knight challenges Gawain to exchange blows with him.

Bertilak’s Home On his quest to meet the Green Knight, Gawain stays here for

Bertilak’s Home On his quest to meet the Green Knight, Gawain stays here for a short period of time.

The Green Chapel The supposed home of the Green Knight. Gawain is sent here

The Green Chapel The supposed home of the Green Knight. Gawain is sent here to keep his end of the bargain which he made with the Green Knight at Arthur’s holiday celebration a year prior

Major Conflict Gawain’s struggle to decide between his duties as a knight and the

Major Conflict Gawain’s struggle to decide between his duties as a knight and the worth of his own life.

Examples of The Code of Chivalry Thou shalt defend the Church. Thou shalt repect

Examples of The Code of Chivalry Thou shalt defend the Church. Thou shalt repect all weaknesses, and shalt constitute thyself the defender of them. Live to serve King and Country. Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds dear. Live one's life so that it is worthy of respect and honor. Live for freedom, justice and all that is good. Never attack an unarmed foe.

Examples from The Laws of Courtly Love Thou shalt avoid avarice like the deadly

Examples from The Laws of Courtly Love Thou shalt avoid avarice like the deadly pestilence and shalt embrace its opposite. Thou shalt keep thyself chaste for the sake of her whom thou lovest. Boys do not love until they reach the age of maturity. When one lover dies, a widowhood of two years is required of the survivor. No one should be deprived of love without the very best of reasons. No one can love unless he is propelled by the persuasion of love.

Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. Did Sir Gawain live up to the Code of

Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. Did Sir Gawain live up to the Code of Chivalry? The Laws of Courtly Love? What does Gawain’s faults as the hero tell us about society? If you were King Arthur would you have allowed Sir Gawain to accept the Green Knight’s challenge? Why? Is it more important to achieve one’s goals or learn from one’s mistakes?

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