Today we finished Beowulf and I assigned your first paper. Here is the link of Cambell for those that may be interested:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Campbell#Film
Here is the assignment:
The Hero’s Quest
Over the last week, we have looked at the classical definition of a hero. Specifically, we discussed the research and findings of Joseph Cambell. He believed that mythology was our one single truth as humans, and these stories connected us all in a very deep and spiritual way.
In a 3-4 page traditional 5 paragraph typed paper, please take a popular movie, play, or novel, and examine how it fits Cambell’s classical definition. Please use the sheet that I gave you on this. You may pick any hero that you feel fits this mold, however, here are some suggestions that would work well: Pinocchio, Dumbo, Star Wars (1st 3), the Matrix, The Lion King, Indiana Jones, Batman, Harry Potter
Your paper needs to have a clear thesis and you must use solid examples in your body to answer the question.
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