Warmup September 7 2012 We must be willing

Warm-up: September 7, 2012 “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. ” ― Joseph Campbell � Write one page reflecting on this quote. ◦ What do you think it means? ◦ Can you think of examples when you have had to “let go of the life you planned”? ◦ What might Campell mean by “the life that is waiting for us”? Homework: Hero Journey project due on Tuesday. Star Wars/Monomyth Test on Tuesday. 1 st draft Hero Journey Essay Thursday.

Heroes with a Thousand Faces EQ: Why is the hero journey important to life?

Agenda � Warm-up ◦ Stamp draft of monomyth presentation. ◦ Binder check � Procedures ◦ Grade � Finish Quiz Star Wars ◦ Complete Monomyth Chart � Making Connections � Sample Hero Journey Essay ◦ What does the hero journey have to do with me? ◦ Prompt for essay ◦ Begin brainstorming � Exit

Presentation Criteria � Appealing and relevant visual aids. � All monomyth terms used properly. � Presentation shows time and care. � Terms are thoroughly explained. � Writing is carefully written in full sentences. This PPT will be on the class website for reference.

Test � Star Wars Notes � Hero Journey Terms � Archetypes � Vocab Terms ◦ Imperialism - A policy of extending a country’s power or control over other countries or colonies by military, political or economic means. ◦ Tyranny - Cruel and unjust use of force in ruling over others. ◦ Talisman – the magic weapon ◦ Know the THREE MAJOR STAGES of monomyth. ◦ Study all characters and basic plotline.