Plot ideas for the myth:
1. Character trait: Courage
Theme/lesson: The importance of facing fears and taking risks
Conflict+resolution: The protagonist must confront a powerful adversary in order to save their village. Through bravery and determination, they are able to overcome the challenge and emerge victorious.
Character’s new trait: Confidence in their own abilities
2. Character trait: Empathy
Theme/lesson: The power of understanding and compassion
Conflict+resolution: The protagonist encounters a misunderstood creature who is feared by others. Through empathy and kindness, they are able to forge a bond with the creature and help it find acceptance among the community.
Character’s new trait: Greater understanding of others’ perspectives
3. Character trait: Perseverance
Theme/lesson: The rewards of persistence and hard work
Conflict+resolution: The protagonist faces a series of obstacles on their journey to achieve a long-held dream. Despite setbacks and challenges, they refuse to give up and eventually reach their goal through determination and perseverance.
Character’s new trait: Resilience in the face of adversity
4. Character trait: Wisdom
Theme/lesson: The value of knowledge and experience
Conflict+resolution: The protagonist must solve a difficult puzzle or riddle in order to save their kingdom from a great threat. Through wisdom and intelligence, they are able to decipher the clues and outsmart their adversaries.
Character’s new trait: Greater insight and understanding of the world around them.
On this page , brainstorm different ideas for the plot of your myth.
Myths often teaches us a lesson through their central theme. In some myths, we learned a lesson through the characters own experience. In other myths, we learn to listen to how characters respond to challenges or villains( Hercules’s quest). Think about the lesson ( theme) you want your myth to tell, and how you will tell this to your readers.
Character trait:
Theme/lesson:
Conflict+resolution:
Character’s new trait:
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