AP - Bullfights & War

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     "Robert Cohn said, 'Let's bet on something else. Can you bet on bullfights?'"
     "'You could,' Bill said, 'but you don't need to.'"
     "'It would be like betting on the war,' I said."

Explain what you think this conversation might mean on a metaphorical level, and be ready to share your thoughts.

Top 10 List

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In spirit of the ten daunting tests and trials that Odysseus endured on his trip back to Ithaca, I want you to make a Top 10 List of things you learned from chapter 15 in Edith Hamilton's Mythology book.  Cite the page numbers in which you find the information!

Women in the Iliad

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Based on your knowledge of women in mythology, you know that they are often seen as evil or nuisances for men.  Referring back to your reading of chapter 13 from yesterday, explain how women are portrayed as problematic for the men fighting in the Trojan War.  Use textual evidence to support your assertions.

Know the Place for the First Time

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Now that you are all experts on the Hero's Journey, I want you to write about a time in which you left home, returned, and were changed.  How did you apply your new knowledge of the world to your life after your return?  How did your trip change you as a person?

Zeus - Poseidon - Hades - Hera - Hestia

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As you are learning (and will continue to learn as we discuss the others), the Olympians have some major issues.  For this journal prompt psycho-analyze Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, or Hestia as a psychiatrist might in order to find out what is mentally wrong with him/her.  Also, prescribe him/her something in order to make the symptoms and behavior better!

Your Creation Myth

Native American Creation Myth
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In your journal, respond to the following:
1. What interested you about the creation myth that you chose?

2. What about your creation myth is similar to that of the Greek creation myths?

3. What about your creation myth is different from the Greek creation myths?

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4. Begin mapping out the slides for your comic/storyboard.  Remember to condense the story in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner for your readers.  You should have in between 8 and 12 slides - get going! :)

Fathers vs. Sons

Hamlet and Claudius
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Cronos overthrew his father Uranus.  Zeus overthrew his father Cronos. 

 

Why do you suppose that sons overthrowing their fathers is such a major theme in mythology? And why do you suppose that fathers are so afraid of giving up power to their sons? 
 

In what other stories, plays, or films have you seen this theme?  You won't have to think too hard because it is more common than you think! 

 

Use your example and compare it to the stories of Uranus, Cronos, and Zeus for this journal prompt.  Try to use your genre sheet to come up with an original and fresh writing approach!