On_Level

1. On_Level January 1/21 – 1/24

2. I.Notetaking:I.What is an EpicII.What are the conventions of an EpicBegin On-Level PROJECT: The Hero's Journey in Modern FilmHomework: (This was given out Friday, make sure it is done by Wednesday).  The Genre of Mythology Wkst Tuesday, January 21stStandard 3: Literature - The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms. Journal Time: Practice Quiz on Independent & Dependent Clauses *****Bring Literature Book To Class Friday!

3. Sentence Structure and Grammar Practice Exercises Practice 1: Identifying Sentence Structure For each sentence, identify its structure type. Underline independent clauses once. If there are dependent clauses in the sentences, underline them twice. Friendly dogs usually prance around in an attempt to express their glee, and they also often bark a lot. My dog, who is shy and easily frightened, barks most often when she meets strangers. Scaredy-cat dogs are often the loudest barkers. Because scaredy-cat dogs are sometimes fearful, they can be difficult to train. Having a happy, well-behaved dog is one of life's great pleasures. ANSWERS

4. Group Epics: Stand in the Corner labeled with the same picture

5. Epic Definition • An epic is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society. • Sometimes called a heroic poem • Beowulf , Gilgamesh, the Iliad, and the Odyssey are all epics

6. Epics often… • Concern eternal human problems such as the conflict between GOOD and EVIL • Written or told on a grand scale and often in ceremonial style

7. Epic Characteristics • There are 5 main epic characteristics

8. Epic Characteristic #1 • The hero is a great leader who is identified strongly with a particular people or society.

9. Epic Characteristic #2 • The setting is broad and often includes supernatural realms, especially the land of the dead.

10. Epic Characteristic #3 • The hero does great deeds in battle or undertakes an extraordinary journey or quest.

11. Epic Characteristic #4 • Sometimes gods or other supernatural or fantastic beings take part in the action.

12. Epic Characteristic #5 • The story is told in heightened language

13. Some other Epic characteristics called… EPIC CONVENTIONS- Shared characteristics of epics that bards/scops drew upon to recall the stories they were recounting and that writers of epics drew upon to establish the epic quality of their poems.

14. EPIC CONVENTION#1 • There is an INVOCATION or formal plea for aid/help. • This plea is usually to a deity or some other spiritual power.

15. EPIC CONVENTION#2 • The action begins IN MEDIA RES… • literally meaning “in the middle of things”

16. EPIC CONVENTION #3 • The epic begins in media res and then flashes back to events that took place before the narrator’s current time setting

17. EPIC CONVENTIONS#4 • Epic Similes- elaborately extended comparisons relating heroic events to simple, everyday events

18. EPIC CONVENTIONS#5 • the epithet- An epithet is largely decorative, such as if "cloud-gathering Zeus" is used instead of conjuring up a storm. ".

19. Epic Hero Characteristics • Etymology: The English word "hero" comes from the Greek word heros, which probably had an original meaning of "protector.“

20. Jung and Campbell • Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell developed the idea of the archetype • Archetype: A recurring pattern of images, situations, or symbols found in the mythology, religion, art, and dreams of cultures around the world Joseph Campbell Carl Jung

21. Hero Defined: • Hero: “The Hero is the protagonist or central character, whose primary purpose is to separate from the ordinary world and sacrifice himself for the service of the Journey at hand - to answer the challenge, complete the quest and restore the Ordinary World’s balance. We experience the Journey through the eyes of the Hero.”

22. Characteristics of an Epic Hero • An epic hero is introduced in medias res, is: • Unusual circumstances surround the hero’s birth • possesses supernatural talents or gifts, • takes a long journey, or quest where he is tested • has may have fellow warriors but does solitary deed • He interacts with mythical beings and has human and/or animal helpers and companions.

23. Continued 6. possesses virtues admired by his society, called “arete” (Greek virtue or excellence), 7. proves excellence through a series of well-matched combat scenes (aristeia) with climactic confrontation with main antagonist, often a "god-despiser", 8. Hero reaches a low point called nadir: and emotional low point where he might give up, but this is followed by resurrection. 9. The journey ends with the restoration of the hero to his rightful place (although usually changed from where he began).

25. The Traditional Epic • The villains that try to keep the hero from his quest are uglier, more evil, and more cunning than anything in ordinary life • The gods or other supernatural beings take an active role in the story

26. The Epic Hero

27. The Epic Hero • Great Stature- Larger than Life • Possesses the character traits most valued by society (i.e. determination, courage, wit, wisdom)

28. The Epic Hero • Pursues his goal in the face of many setbacks • Has human traits and failings that make him seem like a real person (i.e. too curious, foolish, tricky)

29. Tragic verse Epic Hero • -"A tragic hero is a literary character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to his/her own destruction.” A tragic hero is a hero who undergoes a tragedy, such as Oedipus the King. He has a tragic flaw (pride) which leads to his downfall. He undergoes a reversal of fortune, losing his fame, fortune, and power to become the shame of the town. He recognizes that he is at fault for everything and comes to accept his fate. • "The epic hero participates in a cyclical journey or quest, faces adversaries that try to defeat him in his journey, gathers allies along his journey, and returns home significantly transformed by his journey...Epic heroes are superhuman in that they are smarter, stronger, and braver than average humans. • "Examples: Odysseus, Achilles, Hercules • An epic hero goes on a journey or quest, such as Odysseus. This hero is basically good. He must prove himself many times over the course of his journey and often has supernatural help.

30. Make you own Hero • Review Rubric • Make sure you have all parts complete • ClassTimeto work on Project • Due tomorrow by the end of class Wednesday, January 22ndStandard 3: Literature - The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms. Journal Time:  IdentifyingTHE GERUND PHRASE *****Bring Literature Book To Class Friday!

31. —Complete Project: • Due at the end of the hour Thursday, January 23rdStandard 3: Literature - The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms. Journal Time:  THE APPOSITIVE PHRASE  *****Bring Literature Book To Class Friday!

32. Anticipation Guide • Read Part One of the Odyssey • Homework Due Tuesday: Handout/Homework: Look up READ ARTICLE: Characteristics of a Hero’s Journey Friday, January 24stStandard 3: Literature - The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms. Journal Time:  Notebook Quiz