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=**Assignment #1 My Heroes**=

According to Joseph Campbell, a hero is “someone who dedicates their life to something bigger than themselves” and "goes beyond the normal human range". A hero, in other words, puts others before his/her self. Applying this to the past, there is a never ending list of heroes that have done something extraordinary. To me, the Seal Team 6 embodies this definition. On May 1st and 2nd of 2011, the Red Squadron achieved the mission of seeking out and assassinating Osama Bin Laden, the evil leader of Al Qaeda, the terrorist organization in Pakistan. This elite group of Naval Special Warfare Unit (Seal Team 6) was hand picked because of their bravery and skills to rid the world of this

terrorist. These men lived and breathed their top-secret mission, dedicating themselves to the good of others, even in the face of grave danger towards themselves. This group of men intentionally accepted the responsibilities of taking out a terrorist leader.Their one objective was to assassinate Osama Bin Laden, but for the greater good to help rid the world of a powerful terrorist leader. To me, these men represent Joseph Campbell's definition of a hero, since they achieved a task that keeps the world in safer conditions, away from terrorism. These six Navy seals had a "transformation of consciousness" by understanding and accepting that they were protecting not only their own country but the whole world. These men are a perfect example of Joseph Campbell's definition of a hero.

1. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-seeks-trademark-seal-team-188394 2. http://nfldraftrage.com/applauding-navy-seal-team-6-kill-shot-of-osama-bin-laden/

- Seal Team Six BadgeThe Red Squadron (Seal Team 6)

=**Assignment #2 The Golden Age**=

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//There are many different things that would be apart of my perfect world. Actually, there is no exact place that I would want my world to be, just somewhere close to water. I love being at the lake or ocean and love when it is bright and sunny outside. I would spend everyday outside with my dog Weatherby on the water or on my bicycle, exploring new roads and trails. On rainy days, I would sit on a porch listening to the rain while learning new songs on a guitar. I would want all my family with me, including my dog and cat, and have my friends, relatives and cousins living near by. Also, I could play soccer on a huge, green feild with all my friends. There would be no cars, though, since everything would be close at hand. It would be very peaceful in my world, and only minor controversies would occur. All of these factors would combine to create my peaceful, perfect world.//

=**Assignment #3 The God Teacher**=

There are a variety of two-edged gifts that we come across in our every day lives. One thing that I have received in the past year is an Iphone. An Iphone, to me, definitely has two sides. Iphones are extraordinarily fun and helpful in today's times.They make our everyday multi-tasking more easy. With phones in general, we are able to connect with people everywhere throughout the world. Phones allow us to be able to reach friends and family with much ease by texting, emailing, pictures/videos, and calling. Although Iphones are very convenient, on the flip side Iphones are very time consuming. I just recently got my Iphone, and ever since then I have wasted much time. Not only are they time consuming, but also //very// distracting. I find my self trying to complete assignments, but at the same time always playing with my phone. My Iphone is always diverting my attention when I need to be focusing the most.

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=**Assignment #4 End of Childhood/Experience**=

The end of childhood is undeniable. It happens to everyone at some point in their young adult life. This event makes us more mature, and helps us be more responsible. Last summer, I went on a bicycling trip with a youth adventure program. The trip was in Vermont, and the bicycling route was 275 miles. It was 2 weeks, and I biked 10 to 40 miles a day. Also, I was carrying 35 pounds of supplies on the back of my bike. This trip definitely required a higher sense of maturity from me; I learned to plan ahead, be more organized, and most of all have the push to keep going. I made many new friends from all over America and I learned how I have many similarities with kids my age no matter where they are from. This trip helped me realize that it is good to be pushed out of your comfort zone to have new exciting experiences.

http://www.bicycle-and-bikes.com/vermont-bicycle-tour-named-worlds-best-by-frommers.html

=**Assignment #5 End of Childhood/Nursery Rhyme**=


 * Ring around the rosy **
 * A pocketful of posies **
 * "Ashes, Ashes" **
 * We all fall down! **

Many nursery rhymes date back many centuries, and describe a historical era/event of that time. One rhyme is “Ring Around the Rosies”, which was an English song that described the Black Death- a devastating time in the world that effected mainly Europe with the Great Bubonic Plague by killing 30 to 60% of Europe in the mid 1300s. The words “ring around the rosies” refers to the rashes that were results of affected victims. Many believed that the plague was transmitted through bad smells, therefore pockets were “filled with posies” to help cover the odor of rotting bodies effected by the plague. The term “'Ashes, Ashes,' we all fall down” associates the increasing number of bodies affected by the disease, in which were burned to ashes, and the fact that the singer too, will soon be carrying the disease. This nursery rhyme is a good example of the irony that children sing this as a happy tune, unlike the real meaning, which describes a haunted time in history.

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=**Assignment #6 The End of Time**=

The End of Time Poem

The time has come for our fate to appear What's next? Who knows, something you should fear Quick! Spread the word to everyone near That the end is coming my friends and dear

Yes, it is sad and very hard to bare but don't worry my little one we will //all// be there

Save the date and mark it in time Disaster is coming Watch for the clock as it chimes The moment of ending, the reason for beginning All will be well once the end is done ending

- Wallis http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/Bonaventura,-The-Elder-Peeters/The-Great-Flood.html

I am more like the Blue-Eyed Son, since he will warn and tell everyone about the flood. In my poem, I mention to "spread the word to everyone near". I voice how it is sad the world is ending, so I can not relate greatly to the monks in The //Nine Billion Names of God.//

=**Assignment # 7 Changes in the Stories**=

Stories of mythology have different ways of showing change physically and spiritually. The story //Midas// exemplifies the archetype of metamorphosis and change in numerous ways. In //MIdas,// a good example of change is how Midas, a king of Phrygia, entertains and honors one of the gods's nymphs. Because of this, Midas is rewarded by the god Dionysus the choice of any gift, so Midas chooses the power to "turn all things (he) touches to gold". Although Midas's choice of gold was supposed to be a reward, it ends up becoming a punishment and nightmare for Midas. In this story, the change is physical and does not have as much depth and meaning through the change itself as the other stories do. The change, obviously, is the ability to change things to gold. At first, this gift is portrayed as a reward, but ends up granting Midas much annoyance and hatred for the gift. In the end, the gift taught Midas to be careful what he wishes for. Because of this, Midas learned to not second-guess the gods and to never take for granted gifts of the gods that they bestow to mortals.


 * Assignment # 8 Changes in Our World **

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The stories we have read illustrate strongly events not only in ancient times but also in today's times. One story, //The Program,// is a great example. In this story, the ancient apes are struggling to survive. Their god teacher, the Crystal Rock, brainwashes them and makes their minds' aware of the need for death in order for survival. They become knowledgeable of methods for killing and learn that they need to kill so their kind could flourish. The apes now were experienced with greed and the feeling of power that comes with sin. This was the loss of innocence and the transition from innocence to experience that occurred in the story. When talking about today's times, one has to experience in his or her young adult life the change from childhood to adulthood, pureness to awareness. Everyone experiences the phase from unawareness to understanding. This metamorphosis/change is what teaches us about the real world and how to successfully live within the system.


 * Assignment # 9 My Favorite Season of the Year **

[] I definately love different parts of all four seasons, but my most favorite season is spring. In the spring, nature is recovering from the hard times of winter. The rebirth begins, starting the growth of colorful plants and living things. Spring is the time when everything is becoming green and lively. All things come back to life and are recovering from the winter. St. Pactrick's Day is celebrated and Easter is jusI around the corner. It always excites me to think that summer is not far off. Spring relates to the archetype Changes, since the change comes after the flood (winter) and it symbolizes the time after cleansing. Spring is the time for change and rebirth, and allows a time for reflection on the hardships of the flood.


 * Assignment # 10 What Have I Learned? **

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From the unit //Man the Mythmaker,// I have learned a lot about the reasons for things from different cultures. They have given me a broader perspective on the different ideas regarding how things came to be. The archetypes allowed me to grasp the symbolic signs of each season and truly understand the real meanings. They have taught me about the orders of the life and death cycle and how different seasons of the year are connected with different ages of man.

To me, the most significant part about this mythology unit was the different archetypes. Because of the archetypes, I learned that everyone fits in some how in to the world. I learned about myself and everyone individually fitting into the world. The future will rely on the actions of present generations and the ideas they have created and will create. In order for the world to work, there has to be detailed events and changes that make it come together as one. Without the small pieces and meanings that fit into the world, man would not be able to have reasons for things and would not hold any spiritual connections.