1. The hero's journey is a common narrative structure found in myths and storytelling that involves a hero embarking on an adventure, facing challenges, and ultimately returning changed or transformed.
2. Key aspects of the hero's journey include the call to adventure, meeting a mentor, facing trials and challenges, ultimately confronting a main adversary or obstacle, and returning home with newfound wisdom or growth.
3. The Lion King is considered a hero's journey because Simba, the main character, goes through a transformational journey where he must overcome his fears and insecurities, face his past, and ultimately discover his true potential as a leader.
4. Other examples of common hero's journeys include narratives like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and The Lord of the Rings, all of which contain elements of the hero's journey structure.
5. Vocabulary terms we learned this week include "threshold guardian" (a character or obstacle that the hero must overcome before continuing on their journey) and "atonement with the father" (a pivotal moment in the hero's journey where the hero must confront a father figure or authority figure).
Identify and write 3-5 things you learned in LiveLesson this week (May 5-11). Be sure to watch the recordings if you were not in class.
Suggestions of what you could summarize:
Define hero's journey
Identify key aspects of a hero's journey
Explain why is the Lion King considered a hero's journey
Give some examples of other common hero's journeys
Define any vocabulary terms we learned this week
Anything else you found important!
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Summarize the short film "Piper" that we watched in class. (3pts) Then, explain who the hero is in this story and why. (2 pts)(5 points)
1. "Piper" is a short animated film created by Pixar that tells the story of a young sandpiper bird who is learning to overcome her fear of the ocean and the waves in order to find food for herself. Through the guidance of a helpful hermit crab, Piper learns valuable lessons about bravery, resilience, and the importance of perseverance.
2. The hero in this story is Piper, the young sandpiper bird. Piper demonstrates courage and determination as she faces her fears and challenges head-on in order to achieve her goal of finding food. Despite initial setbacks and obstacles, Piper persists and ultimately triumphs, showcasing her growth and transformation throughout the story.
In summary, Piper is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and overcoming adversity, with Piper herself as the courageous hero of her own journey.
2. The hero in this story is Piper, the young sandpiper bird. Piper demonstrates courage and determination as she faces her fears and challenges head-on in order to achieve her goal of finding food. Despite initial setbacks and obstacles, Piper persists and ultimately triumphs, showcasing her growth and transformation throughout the story.
In summary, Piper is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and overcoming adversity, with Piper herself as the courageous hero of her own journey.
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