Emma+Carmical

Assignment #1 My Hero
Society has been molded by people who believe that there is something more they can achieve. These people are heroes since, like Joseph Campbell's definition, they gave themselves to something bigger. Eleanor Roosevelt, for instance, is a hero because of what she did for women. The headmistress of Eleanor's boarding school taught her ideals about how to be a leader that Eleanor used to create the first lady's position an important occupation. She preformed accomplishments that Campbell calls the hero's physical deeds of helping the Woman's Trade Union League in getting labor unions acceptable for ladies, working on the Woman's Division of the Democratic State Union in the fight for woman's suffrage, and engaging in the Bureau of Woman's activities. Eleanor also was the initial first lady to hold an all female press conference and helped black woman be accept into the Army Nurse Corps in the sprit of feminism; however not all of her achievements were for woman's rights. She did many deeds to help desegregate America, and in her later years, she was elected to the Untied Nations Human's Rights Commission. Without a doubt, Eleanor was successful in the adventure she set out to fulfill. She listened to what she believed was right without allowing others to hold her back, and changed society's conscience of women. Eleanor Roosevelt went beyond the normal range to become a hero under the term's of Joseph Campbell.

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Assignment #2 The Golden Age
The golden age is a time of peace and tranquility with all beings; however, in this universe, it cannot last due to the existence of greed, truth, and knowledge. Although if I could have a perfect world, this is how it would be. One side would be completely urban with sleek skyscrapers and everybody would live in modern apartments. It would have the perfect balance of fastness and bustle, but also consist of kindness and consideration. Then on the other side, there would be lush green fields with little wildflowers sprouting all throughout and bunches of cute animals such as bunnies would be all around. Many beautiful plants supply this world with food in addition to crystal clear waters cutting through the fields for water. The sun would shine all day with perfect golden rays, but rain would fall just enough so the land does not become too dry. Also, everybody in both communities would know each other and be kind to one another. It would not be like factions with the urban and rural; yet, they would appreciate each other and live in harmony. There would never be wars or hatred towards anyone or belief. Everyone would do their job fully keeping the world in order. People would follow their dreams and they would always come true if they were moral. Education would be a high priority as long as it was balanced with plenty of relaxation time. This world would include many devices that would allow it to be a happier place. For example, automatic transportation would be possible so no one never has to go too long without seeing a loved one. In my perfect world, life would consist of many joyous moments and long lasting friendships so in the end everyone may remember how lucky they were.

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Assignment #3 The God Teacher
Double edged gifts are presents given that have both an up and down side. During last year, my dad gave me my double edged gift of an iPhone. The good side of it is the fun and entertainment it gives me when I am bored or have some free time. I can text my friends and see what they are up to so I never feel lonely; if there is a change in plans, then I can easily tell someone the new information to avoid confusion. However, the bad side is it distracts me from getting my work done causing me to have to stayup later. I keep wanting to go on it because of the fun and entertainment I receive despite all the work I know I must finish. Even when I cave and say I will go on my phone for just a little bit, it ends up being an hour or two. Granted that I find a balance, I will be able to get my work done and enjoy some downtime allowing me to use my double edged gift to its fullest.

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**Assignment #4 End of Childhood **
A time comes when life loses its cheerful feel and the hard truth takes its place. Everyone must go through this, and for me this came when I moved to Atlanta. My parents had already divorced and it felt like each year came with more pain so when my mom got remarried it was a lovely change. The man she married had a successful job in Atlanta thus it was in our best interest to move. However, there was one major problem, my dad still lived in St. Simons. We finally figured out a plan on how visitation would work, we would go down to St. Simons once a month for a weekend and he would come to Atlanta for a weekend; then during the summer months, we would stay with my dad twice for two weeks. At first, it was hard to leave my mom for a long period of time, and I never felt at home no matter where I was. I was always sad, depressed, or confused despite the house I was at. Yet, over the years I got used to it. I grew up and learned how to deal with scheduling my weekends, how to deal with my two parents fighting over visitation, and on top of all fitting in my social life without one of my parents feeling neglected. I have grown as a person, and it has allowed me to become more cable of doing things myself. The loss of childhood was hard and unwanted, but it made me the responsible person I am today.



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Assignment #5 Cataracts of Heaven
The world will end was told to me  once nothing is left of good and glee.  No longer will life remain when all is left are souls of vain.

A few days are left and my fate will be that of the blue- eyed son. So now I must wait for my life to be done. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">This is my last of pain, my last worry, and my last misery.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">The time has come and the wind is swirling. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">The sky is grey and the thunder is roaring. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">No one is safe from the punishment, for all have sinned.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">The rain is overpowering all and I see the world ending. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">For I am weak, tired, and small so my destruction is coming. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Yet for the earth, sun, and moon a new day is dawning.

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**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Assignment #6 Changes in Story **
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Change happens to everyone so it is only natural that it occurs throughout literature. In stories, external or internal change takes place as a result of previous human actions. A perfect example of change is the story //Midas//. Midas shows an external change when he wishes that everything he touches become gold. This change was given as a reward; however, Midas did not listen to the god’s warning so it resulted to be a punishment. Midas then had to go and wash himself in the river to rid himself of the horrible change. Afterwards, an internal change occurs in Midas when he does not want to leave the forest. He feels a purity within him and decides it truly is best to stay connected to nature for a little while. Later, another change occurs to him as a punishment for his hubris when he lashes at a god. He is given donkey ears for the rest of his life to remind him never to be so foolish. As shown, change is a punishment or a reward for an action, and //Midas// reinforces this idea with several examples of self inflicted change. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%;">[]

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Assignment #7 Changes in Our World **
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Today, global warming is changing the environment more than ever. Everyone has heard of global warming; however, no one really realizes how big this issue truly is because they think it has never dramatically affected them. To start off, global warming causes unnatural climate changes like harsh hurricanes or heat waves. These changes in the climate may cause animals to die in their natural habit or move to a new one. These migrated animals can easily spread diseases since their new neighbors have no resistance to them. Also, air pollution is a major problem. It is causing asthma patients to become worse, and the protective ozone layer has shrunk dramatically. Despite all the negative, there is plenty of positive news too. For example, the growing season of most areas have been extend which is helping the economy. Both the good and the bad of global warming is creating new environments. It is metamorphosing society and changing this world forever.

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Assignment #8 My Favorite Season **
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Spring has always been my favorite season. Everywhere I look there is a flower blooming among many others, creating a wave of beautiful colors; tiny buds on trees wait for their time to open into green leaves. Light showers sprinkling over the fresh green grass, and then afterwards a rainbow covers the sky. Baby animals like bunnies and deer run freely around during the day. The air is mostly warm with a cold chill when I breath in. Beside nature’s change, I love lent and Easter. Lent is a time when I can test my inner strength by giving up something I love for forty days; then, Easter comes right after and I get an Easter basket full of chocolate. Spring reminds me of the archetype of the Golden Age. It is the sweetest, simplest time in nature so it makes since to be the kindest archetype; also, spring follows the harsh winter and the Golden Age comes after the awful flood. Spring is a beautiful time in the human year and will be my favorite forever.

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**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Assignment #9 What Have I Learned? Evaluation **
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Myths and archetypes explain the human cycle of life and the symbols within it. By learning about these, I can better understand the world around me. I now see the patterns of life, and being able to master them was my favorite part in studying mythology. This unit opened my eyes and I learned more about myself like my golden age and my end of childhood. I learned that for every misfortunate flood there will be another golden age, and these cycles will last forever in my personal life and in society’s. I feel connected with everything and everybody around me since I know they go through the same patterns as me, and this connection reminds me that I can affect the world’s future by using the cycles of archetypes. Also, I am reminded that no matter what happens to the world, society, or individuals they will always follow the cycle of rebirth, teaching, corruption, destruction, and change. After learning this cycle, I am able to observe it in my life and fully comprehend what is happening. To me, this knowledge of myths and archetypes is priceless, and I am overjoyed to understand and spot life cycles playing out in reality. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">My favorite archetype was the flood. It has a couple of depressing major points like the wasteland for example, but it also has major positive ones too, like a mountain where one can easily connect with god. Another positive point is one good man and one good, and it says they survive since they are obedient to god. Though it talks mostly of death and destruction, it reminded me that for every bad action a good rebirth will come, the golden age. I can use this archetype to encourage me to keep my head up during bad times. No matter how horrific the flood is, the golden age will come and start the cycle over once again. []