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 * **Assignment #1- My Hero **

A hero according to Joseph Campbell is someone who accomplishes something that is bigger than them or a task that will help more than just themselves. For my hero I chose Charlotte from the book Charlotte's Web. I chose Charlotte because she was a true hero when she was faced with the seemingly impossible task of helping her friend, Wilbur the pig. In the story, Wilbur meets Charlotte and tells her about how he is going to be slaughtered for meat. Charlotte feels empathy for the poor creature and comes up with an ingenious plan to save her new friend. She writes positive messages about Wilbur using her silk that convince his owners that he is special. By doing this, Charlotte raises Wilber's status from a pig that is easily disposable for meat to "some pig." Wilbur becomes a famous figure to the simple minded humans presented in the book thanks to Charlotte's help and quick-thinking. By the end of the story, Charlotte is about to die because she has used all of her silk helping Wilbur. Somehow manages to hang on until the very end to make sure that Wilbur will be safe. I know that if I were ever faced with such a difficult task, I would have a very hard time being as strong and brave as Charlotte, who was a hero until the bitter end.



Source- [|Charlotte from Charlotte's Web] ||


 * **Assignment #2- My Perfect World **

If I could create my perfect world, I would be sure to make sure that there is little to no pollution, that teachers and army personnel would make more money than athletes, and no country would start a violent war with any other country. To begin with, I think that in my perfect world we could reduce the pollution levels by taking measures to ensure the environment's protection, such as electric cars and reusable bags when shopping. If people in my world used these eco-friendly alternatives to customary corporealities such as gas-guzzling cars that use a vital non-renewable resource and wasteful plastic bags that take thousands of years to decompose and pose a serious threat to animals, then my world would be perfect. Furthermore, I believe that in my perfect world, it would beneficiary if careers that actually helped people, like teachers and military made much more money than worthless careers like professional athletes who really don't contribute to society. I believe that it is more important to have an education that to be able to prance around on a field and throw a ball. This change in my world would mean that more people would be willing to help others. Finally, I think that in my perfect world, there would be as few disagreements or debts as possible between countries so that there would be little to no violence. If everyone was friends with each other and every one showed love instead of hate, I think that my perfect world would be the best. All in all, I feel that my world is the perfect place for anyone who cares about the earth and wants peace on Earth and couldn't care less about sports. 

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 * **Assignment #3- The God Teacher.......Gifts **

A time in the past year when I received a gift that was "two-sided," or one that had both good and bad qualities was the watch that my grandfather gave to me before he died, four years ago. He had had this gift for a long time and was going to give it to me when I was older but seeing as he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and only had about a year or so left to live he gave it to me then. This gift was both a good and bad thing; it was good (of course) because it was a gift from my grandfather. It gives me something to remember him by. It is not so good because of the reason he gave it to me so early when he was planning to give it to me when I got older- and this is sad because he will not be able to give to me when I am older. I was very close to my grandfather, so the watch symbolizes our relationship- it will help me to remember all the good times we had but also to serve as a painful reminder that I will not be able to talk to him ever again. I miss him very much, but hopefully the gift he gave me will let me remember him and the wonderful person he was.



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 * **Assignment #4 - The End of Childhood **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">My most recent end of childhood was about 5 years ago when I met a person with a serious disease that really made me rethink my views on both my life and my view on life. That summer, I met a girl named Ellie. She has mitochondrial disease, which keeps her from doing normal, everyday activities. This disease causes an anomaly in her cell's mitochondria that confines her to a wheelchair, causing her to be unable to walk, talk, feed or dress herself. When I found all of this out, I knew that as a child this was something I had never been exposed to. The day I first met her, I was unhappy about the fact I was missing my favorite T.V. show, but when I saw her I knew that my complaining was pathetic. I realize now how lucky I am that when I was still a kid my biggest problem was missing a T.V. show. After that experience, I became much more thankful for my health and that of my family. Whenever I think of Ellie, I remember how I am no longer a child and have to learn about real people and real problems.

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 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Assignment Five - The Flood **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">'The world is ending!" cried the homeless person <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Everyone ignored him; how would he know? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">But now as the sky turns dark and the weather worsens, they wonder, <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">If maybe his blue eyes saw more than they showed

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">They saw the stray dog growling at the clouds <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">They saw the night sky fading purple when it should have been black <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">They saw the dead bodies and numerous shrouds <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">They foresaw the damage we can't turn back

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">And now as the Earth heads for disaster <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">As the huge buildings crumble <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">And the people trying to escape run faster and faster <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">The uneven ground begins to rumble

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">And to think that the old man was right all along <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">To think that I knew what we would become <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">My last question is- <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Why so soon?

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Source- [|costaricantimes.com] ||


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Assignment #6 - Changes **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">A story that I believe best illustrates the archetypes of 'change," or transformation from one state of being to another is the story of ]Baucis and Philemon. The story is about a poor couple who are visited by the gods Jupiter and Mercury and, because of their hospitality, are rewarded. The story starts off with an explanation of why Jupiter has come to Earth- he is bored. The reader learns that when Jupiter is no longer content on Mount Olympus, and to get a change of pace disguises himself (along with Mercury) as a human and goes to the town of Phrygia to rate its hospitality (hospitality is very important to the gods) and they are not pleased with the first results they get; everyone turns them down. The gods continue on the path and come to the poorest house they can see- so of course they go in. The two people living there are very kind and try their best to make the gods feel at home in their humble surroundings- we learn that these two are Baucis and Philemon. They are very poor and it shows throughout their home, but the gods notice their hardworking attitude and decide to reward the couple. This is the point at the story where many changes occur, as the gods reveal themselves and tell the husband and wife that, because of their hospitality and care for the strangers they invited into their home, they will be rewarded. The gods give them a huge house to live in and everything they could very need. The change in this story is from poor to rich, and it is a good change on the surface but could also change the attitude of the two because now they have everything they need- there might not be a reason to work anymore. All in all, although the change from poor to rich in a good one when briefly glanced at, the under arching theme that is never truly stated is the change from poor to rich and the negative influence it might have.

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 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Assignment #7 Changes in our World ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">One thing that I think could illustrate the change going on in our world today is TECHNOLOGY. Technology in the last 7 years has completely changed many of the ways we look at life and everything that goes on within it. Corresponding with a friend through letters was a long and tedious process, and now we have the ability through email and text to contact people we know at any time. Technology has also changed the way we do things in everyday life; to buy products you used to have to get in a car and drive to the store. Now, we can buy virtually ANYTHING online and it will arrive right at your doorstep. Technology has influenced the way we interact with others by means of introducing social media; people can now know each other online without ever meeting that person in real life. Though it may seem like technology can do no wrong, it can have a negative influence on people as well. Going back to the correspondence through text and email, even though you can interact with people easily, by the same token it can mean when you are mad at someone you can tell them how you feel intensely WITHOUT putting any thought into your feelings or letting the initial anger die down. This means that people can say things they may not mean and ruin a relationship with someone. Buying things online sounds great, but does it mean you become to lazy to do mostly anything and die at 35 due to lack of exercise and Vitamin D? Social media is a great way to share your thoughts, pictures, and feelings with anyone, but this means bad choices can be made and the reason why pedophiles look on social media first to find children who are underage sharing pictures that really don't need to be shared. All in all, though technology has changed our world in many good ways and things are much easier to do now, it can also have a negative impact on society as a whole. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Source- [|mehranpaymard.blogspot.com] ||


 * ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Assignment #8 My Favorite Season of the Year ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">My favorite season of the year has to be winter. Winter always brings a sense of the beginning of renewal of the seasons and a quiet feeling of peace; people have a tendency to want to stay indoors because "the weather outside is frightful..." Winter is the go-between of fall and spring- neither of which I take a great liking to because of my severe allergies triggered by the falling leaves and blooming flowers, and it always is a nice break between the two seasons I call 'Hell.' It is also the season of a break from school- before winter comes there is no real stop in the action after the end of summer and winter for me is always associated with happy memories because of this. Winter is also the season of Christmas (or whatever you happen to celebrate...) and everyone knows that Christmas is the "most wonderful time of the year" and who doesn't like Christmas? Christmas has always brought happy memories for me and it is another reason why winter is my favorite season. The main reason, however, as to why I like winter is because of SNOW. I can't really explain my infatuation with snow, but what I DO know about it is that it has always been with me. All in all, tough the other seasons are ok (not you, Spring...) winter is the best season in my opinion and it always makes me happy when it is here!

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 * ===Assignment #9 What Have I Learned? Evaluation===

Assignment #9 What Have I Learned? Evaluation
During the Man the Mythmaker unit, I have learned many things about what archetypes are and how they appear in literature and even in our everyday lives. The cycles and symbols that showed up in the stories showed me more about my life and the world around me. Many of the myths written by people thousands of years ago to explain the world around them still hold symbolism that can be connected to our world today and for me, this is the most interesting part of the unit.The stories were written so long ago yet they are still relevant and can still be connected to life today; to me this is fascinating. The myths and stories have showed me how humans can have both a negative impact on the world and how our own actions have both helped us prosper as a whole but how our actions have resulted in a loss of the Golden Age- and our efforts to regain it. They have showed me how the gods have helped us become what we are but also how they punish us when we are disobedient or become too powerful, and they have taught me how the world is essentially just a cycle- the seasons, birth, life, death, and rebirth. This unit has been very interesting and reading the myths and stories while learning about the connections they have to our world is very interesting, but my favorite part would have to be all the writing I was able to do. It was very interesting to be able to write about my experiences relevant to the material I was reading and it was also quite fun. All in all, this unit has taught me a lot about life and I am glad I was able to take part in it. It was a very interesting unit and I enjoyed reading all the stories. ||