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__**Assignment #1**__
Choose a person from politics, history, religion or elsewhere that exemplifies the characteristics of the hero according to Joseph Campbell. Post a picture of your hero and write a short (10-12 sentences) paragraph that explains how your hero relates to the notes we discussed in class. Research specific support for your paragraph, not just general info that we already know and EXPLAIN ! These assignments will be graded/point count one quiz grade. Any picture or info you use directly from a website must be documented.

__ **Assignment #1 My Hero** __.



I consider Jesus Christ as one of the greatest heros who has ever lived. Joseph Campbell describes a hero as someone who is admired for their courage and/or noble qualities, or someone who has given his life to something bigger than himself. Jesus not only is one of these definitions, but both. He first spread the word of God to all. He had many disciples, or followers, that listened to him and referred to him as Teacher. He is considered as a hero to most because he died for us to forgive our sins. He gave his life for not just me, but everybody else in the world. He was very humble and brave to do this. The night He was taken custody by the Roman soldiers and Jewish officials, He told his disciples that he was going to be arrested. When they showed up, Peter cut off one of the soldier's ear. Jesus scolded him for doing so and said, "Put your sword back into place. For all who draw the sword, will die by the sword." Peter's actions prove how Jesus was his hero and the disciples hero. I wish that He would come again and be this hero figure so there would be peace in this world.

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__//Assignment #2//__
//Write a reflection about// **YOUR PERFECT WORLD**//. Describe what it looks like, where it is located, who is there, what is there. Comment on 5 things your "perfect world" would have in it---tangible items from your world right now. Reflection should be no more than 10-12 sentences. Think about what you have read in Part I of our book. Remember that YOUR PERFECT WORLD can be anywhere, anytime, anyplace!


 * Post this assignment on YOUR page as Assignment #2.** (Use heading #3)

If I had to have a perfect world, or just a perfect place for me, I would make it suitable to my personal needs. First off, I would make my perfect place would include beautiful beaches, scenery, entertainment, glamorous restaurants, etc. There are a few important details I would want to brush on. I would want to have a place with beaches/resorts like Maldives. If you have ever been (or seen) Maldives, it has crystal clear water and powdery white sand. It is the definition of paradise. I would make sure to include lush soccer fields with neatly trimmed, green fields. I would also like to have a variety of my favorite restaurants. These would range from fast food places like Chick Fil-A, and fine dining places like J. Alexanders. If this place did exist, I would actually never leave and I don't think anyone else would either.

Assignment #3 The God Teacher
A double edged item I have is my phone. It can have both positive and negative traits. A pro to having a phone is that you can communicate with your friends very easily even when you're not with them! Like how cool is that! I can also surf the web and look up anything need to know at that very moment. I can go to YouTube and watch ANY video I want. A negative effect is that the phone can be distracting while doing homework. You could get notifications from some social media site and be tempted to go on it instead of studying. Even though my phone has different effects, I do believe that it is a great gadget.

Assignment #4 End of Childhood / Loss of Innocence experience

 * Describe a recent event in your life that illustrates an end of childhood or loss of innocence. Post this event on your page. Give details as to why you consider this an end of childhood event.** Post on YOUR page as **Assignment #4.**

I have had many dramatic experiences in my childhood. I think the most important one was when I learned superheros weren't real. At an early age, I looked up to superheros like Spiderman. I thought how he could shoot webs from his wrists and basically "fly through the city" was outrageous. He surely had to be some kind of superhuman. I wanted to grow up and be just like him. Everyday I was hoping I was going to inherit some kind of supernatural superpower and be able to shoot webs and fight crime like Spiderman. The day I found out he wasn't real was a tragic day. Even though it was awful logic that he existed, I think I still had a pretty good childhood hoping to one day be Spiderman.

Assignment #5---The End of Time
Put yourself into a poem about the end of the world. ( 8-12 lines at least) Remember the poems and choral readings from class. Here are some ideas for your verses....What caused it? Where are YOU? How do you feel? What do you do about it? Are you like a Deucalion or the blue-eyed Son or a Thomas or someone else? Compare yourself to our characters in some way.
 * POST your poem HERE on the discussion page---Flood is the subject . Sign Your name to it. **
 * Then post it on YOUR PAGE as Assignment #5. **


 * He told us one day it'll come **
 * and that soon we'll all be done **
 * We are the world's last hope **
 * For everyone else has passed **
 * There is nothing we can do **
 * He said so in my dreams **
 * The only thing to do is hide **
 * Knowing that The Flood is nearby**
 * We are the next Adam & Eve that He created**
 * We are the heart of the New World He created**


 * RYAN CAPO´**

Assignment #6 Changes in the Stories
Think back to the stories in our book. The archetype of "change" is found all over the place. Choose ** __one story__ ** that illustrates the "changing or metamorphosis" from this archetype. Explain the change in the story and explain whether the change was a good thing (reward) or a negative event (punishment). __ POST on YOUR PAGE __ as Assignment #7. One story I remember about change is the story of Narcissus. He was walking in the woods and Echo, a nymph, saw him and became deeply in love with him. He didn't see her and he decided to say, "Who's there?". She replied with the same question. After you tried to embrace him, he stepped away and said leave me alone. Nemesis heard of this story and decided to get revenge. She lured him to a pool where he saw his own reflection. He fell in love with himself and was turned into a flower. This change was a punishment from Nemesis because Narcissus denied Echo.

**Assignment #7 Changes in our World**
Think of the picture page in our book that illustrates changes in our world. Select a subject or story or idea that would illustrate the metamorphosis/change in our world today. __ POST this information on YOUR page __ as Assignment #8, along with a picture illustrating your information. A big change in our world today is probably our jump of modern technology. If you look back 30 years ago, we had those huge telephones. Now, we have slim, light, smart phones. It is a big change. We now have more productive ways of doing things. For example, instead of having to write letters/telegrams to people, you can now send a text message that someone, anywhere, will receive almost instantly. Not only has technology advanced, but society and human civilization has. I think now we are more sophisticated now then we were 100 years ago. Seeing what the world has now, I am excited to see what the world brings us in 50 years.

Assignment #8 My Favorite Season of the Year


Write a well developed paragraph (8-10 sent) about your favorite season of the year. In your explanation of WHY it is your favorite, include what goes on in that season as related to nature, holidays, and events in your life. Relate your favorite season to an archetype and how the characteristics illustrate the symbolism of the archetype. Post this to YOUR page.

My favorite season is the warm weather in spring/summer. I love when it is warm and it is just great weather to go outside and do whatever you want. I love to go outside and play soccer in the warm weather. I hate the cold, thus I hate the winter. I believe spring symbolizes change and a new start. Everything is dying in the winter and hibernating. When spring comes, the flowers, grass, tress, and animals grow again and come out of hibernation. This symbolizes change and a time of happiness. I can't wait for spring to really start up and get warm!

Assignment #9 What Have I Learned?
All of the archetypes in this book illustrate the cycle of life and how we all fit into that cycle in our journey and struggles. Hopefully, this unit has helped you look at yourself in a more mature way, thinking of how and why things are happening to you. Remember the struggles in life can effect us in a positive or negative way...so I hope that you have learned from your readings and hold on to the knowledge that things happen for a reason!

=== Your final posting will be to **__THIS page__** on the discussion board AND to YOUR page. Use __//Evaluation//__ as the subject title. ===

You will write two paragraphs...as follows:

...Take some time to reflect on our study of // Man the Mythmaker // and how the archetypes helped us see order and the symbolism of everyday events in our lives. Write a final comment (6-8+ sentences at least!) about what was most significant to you in this study of mythology. What did you learn about yourself and life in general that helps you see yourself as part of a bigger world and your responsibility to that world in what it will become in the future.