Events that Lead to the Actions Taken by a Character
What is the term for the definition: In the new archetypes, the hero normally would partake in loving, complicated, and adventurous romantic relationships?
Romantic Relationships
What illustrates the kind of person the character is within romances proving how much love one character has for the other?
Courage
When did the U.S expanded borders Westward taking on new shape and character in response writer created the American Epic?
The 19th Century (1800s)
Who introduced the importance of the figure that was a Western Hero that then went on to influence literature through the 19th and 20th century and created the 1st Democratic Hero who stood for simplicity and freedom
James Fenimore Cooper
What are the two protagonist's names who fall dangerously in love?
Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson
What is the term for the definition: The past tends to play a part in the Hero's archetype as well, making them refrain from certain situations that they have already experienced and possibly received trauma from?
The Past
What shows honor and bravery, putting others before them especially in extremely dangerous situations?
Chivalry
What was being led by the US during this time (19th century)?
The US was leading immigration.
Who was a huge part of the movement that exposed the white American racism that was greatly present during this era.
HINT: He also created the idea that Mexicans and other minorities were if not equal, were even greater than the American race who believed themselves to be superior to all.
John Rollin Ridge
What was Rose's relationship status at the beginning of the movie?
She was engaged.
What is the term for the definition: Heroes in the archetypes are also prone to having emotions within them, distinguishing them from making certain decisions in their romances?
Inner Emotions
What is the term for both participants in a romantic relationship showing their unconditional love for one another, and them thinking it will help them get through anything together?
Hope
What topics and issues did writers ponder about?
Writer’s pondered over what kept us apart and how to address possible contradictions of American entity.
Who was the first American that created non-rhyming poems?
Walt Witman
At the end of the movie, what did Rose do with the Heart of the Ocean (the necklace)?
She dropped it off of the boat into the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean.
What is the term for the definition: Many romances would contradict what society wanted, whether it is an upper class person falling in love with someone of the lower class, or people from hated families having romantic connections?
Conflict with Society
What do many of the endings to the hero archetype unfortunately normally end in?
Death
What was a primary issue being faced?
A primary issue being faced was the conquering of the “new” land that belonged to other foreigners.
Which person's character was like a Western Robin Hood?
John Rollin Ridge
Whose last name did Rose take at the end of the movie?
She took Jack's last name, becoming Rose Dawson.
Name the four characteristics of the Western Hero “type” with connections to Titanic?
1. Romantic Relationships
2. Conflict with Society
3. Inner Emotions
4. The Past
What does death symbolize in many cases?
Death can symbolize the love two people had for one another was so strong, it prevailed them to sacrifice themselves for each other.
What did the conquering of the “new” land that belonged to other foreigners result in?
This issue resulted in discrimination and the belief that the white race was the chosen by God.
What are the two modern examples of James Fenimore Cooper's introductions of the Western Hero Archetype?
Captain Kirk and Spock
Was there actually room on the door for Jack, which could have ensured his survival?
I guess we'll never know....