Exploring World Literature, Heroes, Monsters and Literary Archetypes
Sit & Get: Archetypes are patterns in literature, that become a sort of short hand. Let's learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvYM4GIbYKg
Warm-up: Select one of the following to respond:
1. Monsters/Hero Warm-up: What are monsters? What metaphoric monsters scare you? What are your monsters? In other words, what traits plague you or scare you? Padlet period 6
2. Heroes: Do you think it is easier to fulfil the role of a hero when one is young, energetic and fearless/rebellious or when one is older and wiser? Why? Discuss.
Poem: https://www.wattpad.com/740696006-original-short-stories-dark-poems-a-true-monster
What do you think is the big idea about monsters? Why? Discuss in a paragraph.
3. Learning more about Beowulf. Watch Beowulf Summary and Analysis Read: historical Background of the poem on page 12-19 in online Unit 1 Forging Heroes. Complete a Reflective Journal for the task Poetry: New Terms to know
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