the epic hero. what is a hero? 1. in mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is...
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THE EPIC HERO
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WHAT IS A HERO?1. In mythology and legend, a
man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life
3. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field
4. The principal male character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.
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WHAT DO HEROES TEACH US?
• The hero’s quest helps us understand our own journey through life.
• The hero is a social icon that represents the values important to a society.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF A HERO
• Imposing in statue (physical or social)
• Their style is grand, yet simple
• The setting of their story is vast
• Super-human courage and strength
• Faces supernatural forces
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THE HERO’S JOURNEY
• BIRTH: The hero comes from humble origins or a disadvantaged situation.
• INITIATION: The hero discovers that he has a special calling.
THE HERO’S JOURNEY
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• THE QUEST: The hero sets out on a journey which is both physical and spiritual. The hero will face temptation, and have obstacles to overcome and a foe to vanquish. A mentor may help them achieve their goals.
THE HERO’S JOURNEY
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• ROMANCE: The hero will meet a romantic counterpart.
• THE JOURNEY HOME: The hero achieves his goal, then returns home where his exploits are celebrated.
THE HERO’S JOURNEY
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LEARN MORE ABOUT EPIC HEROESThese links will take you to websites where you can learn more about heroes, and get examples of heroes
from different time periods:
http://teacherweb.com/VA/HeritageHS/KarenEDiGiorgio/h3.stmhttp://www.folkstory.com/articles/petersburg.htmlhttp://www.pantheon.org/areas/heroes/articles.html
http://www.towson.edu/~flynn/heroes.html
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Now that you’ve learned the characteristics of an epic hero, you will use your knowledge
to identify the heroes that exist in our culture today!
YOUR TASK
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PICTURE REFERENCESSpider-man: http://free.of.pl/l/linuks/original/2035-Wallpaper-Spiderman.jpgLara Croft: http://www.sonyplaystationcheats.com/Images/Lara3_3164.jpgBatman: http://xavprods.free.fr/xavprods/PIX/GALLER2D/BATMAN.GIFZeus: http://www.uco.es/~ca1lamag/Galerias/zeus-posidon.jpgOdysseus: http://www.bemyastrologer.com/odysseus.jpgConan: http://www.tallarmeniantale.com/pics/conan.JPGSuperman: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/news/superman-5/superman-5-movie.jpgLuke Skywalker: http://www.tsr.org/StarWars/characters/luke/images/skywalker.jpgThe Bride: http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movie/kill_bill_2/03.jpgThe Incredibles: http://www.henrysheehan.com/reviews/ghi/incredibles.jpg