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Native American Mythology
Archetypes
The Hero's Journey
Puritanism and Gothic Literature
Edgar Allan Poe
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What is the kind of myth commonly seen in this civilization and its culture?
Origin Myth
100
Name a Hero from a book.
Varies: Sir Lancelot, Harry Potter, Frodo
100
What does the 'Hero's return' mean?
Going back home - bringing back power to the community
100
Puritans were not allowed to dance or drink - T/F
F
100
What was one of Poe's principal fears?
Buried alive, death, fame, sickness, etc.
200
True or False: There have been over 500 tribes within the Native American culture
True: around 560
200
Name a Commoner and a Rebel from the "Star Wars" movies
Luke and Han
200
Which is the first step of the journey?
Call to Adventure
200
What famous book represents this era?
The Scarlet Letter
200
How did his wife's death affect him? How did this show in his literary work?
He grew more depressed. His female characters seemed more doomed than ever, needing rescue or death to escape.
300
Name 3 characteristics of Native American culture, in general.
Various: respect for nature, unity among own tribe, wise use of resources for survival, religion of many gods, etc.
300
What is a Contagonist? Give an example.
Manipulator; The Joker
300
One step if called the 'Threshold'. What does this word mean, and what is an example, using any book/movie?
The separation line of a door. Ex: Harry Potter - goes to Hogwarts
300
Give 3 characteristics of Gothic Literature
Somber mood; haunted setting; fearful characters, etc.
300
How would you psychologically analyze Poe, given his early life and his problems?
Addictive personality, borderline depressive, possibly schizophrenic, traumatized/neglected, obsessed with death/suffering, low self-esteem
400
What was the Coyote known as in mythology, and why do you think this animal was chosen for the part?
Trickster; clever, agile and not tame
400
What are characteristics of an Anti-Hero? Give 2, and based on this, explain why they're not exactly heroes OR villains.
1) doubt own motives, 2) more selfish than generous, 3) dark past, 4) unclear morals -Vigilante: wants to protect, but uses violence or manipulation
400
Consider the Hero's [Transformation] as a step: what is its meaning? What steps go before/after?
Growth/Maturity/Realization 'The Abyss' OR 'Return Home'
400
What are 2 differences (in traits) that we see between Classic Gothicism and Modern Gothicism? What do you think changed that?
Modern = more idealized, more about control, inside the villain's head Possible familiarization with dark matter - more cultural fascination with possessing evil to fight evil
400
In "House of Usher," how does Poe accomplish his 'single effect'?
Protagonist lives fear through Roderick's eyes, and also hears sister's torment and feels force of the house.
500
What's a main value of "Grizzlies Walked Upright"? And a value from "Earth on Turtle's Back"?
varies: diversity, obedience / dreams, effort
500
Choose one of the following franchises and describe 4 archetypal figures... Harry Potter OR Disney movies (Frozen)
Varies [Villain, Protagonist, Bully, Victim, etc.]
500
Give a popular example of a 'Hero's Journey' from a book/movie... Name 4 steps based on this example.
Varies
500
How did Gothicism grow from Puritanism? What could be the historical/religious origin there? Analyze the possibilities, considering the different values we've seen from both eras.
Challenging God/religion - rebellion - fear of supernatural consequences
500
If surreality is a main theme of Gothic Literature, how does Poe accomplish this in most of his work? How does he make readers feels like they're in dream-state?
Supernatural forces, doubtful reality, insane characters, dramatic changes, sudden violence and unexpected endings