1. Character Archetypes Sundiata: Childhood Sept. 24/25

2. Do Now – 10 Min Silently Read the Atlas Section on Mali Textbook p. 1031-1032 Use the Information to Answer Questions 1-5 p.1033

3. PREFIXES Dis -, Extra-

4. Prefix - Dis 1. indicating reversal: disconnect, disembark 2. indicating negation, lack, or deprivation: dissimilar, distrust, disgrace 3. indicating removal or release: disembowel, disburden

5. Assimilation Dis assimilates to become diff – Example: Different – Lacking similarity

6. Let’s Practice 1. I was __________ from my internet connection. 2. They are two completely __________ people. 3. We quickly _________ from the ship once we arrived at port.

7. Prefix - Extra Meaning “outside,” “beyond,” freely used as an English formative: Extraordinary Extracurricular Extraneous Extramarital

8. Let’s Practice 1. She was forced to take _________ measures to ensure success. 2. They were found guilty of an _______ affair. 3. There are plenty of _________ activities at Warwick High.

9. Character Archetypes A person or being that serves as a representative of a greater ideal Characteristics, actions, abilities, or powers contribute to the archetype characterization

10. Character Archetypes: The Hero Traditionally the protagonist of a story Often his past is a mystery He is the champion, king, leader or savior of many Endures pain and sorrow that all lead to a greater good

11. Character Archetypes: Mentor Serve as a teacher or counselor to the initiate or future hero Role Model Sometimes a Father or Mother figure The Karate Kid’s Mr. Miyagi

12. Character Archetypes: The Initiates Young heroes who must endure training Must complete some type of quest They are Innocent and often wear white In order to become a Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker must complete his training (quest).

13. Character Archetypes: Young man from the Provinces A hero is spirited away as a young man and raised by strangers Later returns home where he is a stranger who looks to find a solution to problems

14. Character Archetypes: Hunting group of companions Loyal to the hero Group willing to face dangers in order to be together Robin Hood’s Merry Men never abandoned him despite the danger

15. Character Archetypes: Earthmother Symbolic of abundance, fertility, and knowledge Offers spiritual and emotional advice or nourishment to those she meets In the film The Matrix, the Oracle gives spiritual advice to Neo in his quest for the truth

16. Character Archetypes: Temptress Sensuous with beauty The hero is physically attracted to her but she will ultimately bring about his downfall From the X-men comics and movies, Jean Grey and Cyclopes fall in love but she ultimately brings his downfall by turning into the Phoenix and killing him

17. Character Archetypes: The Unfaithful Wife Woman, married to a man she sees dull Attracted to a more interesting or handsome man Commits an act of Infidelity Helen of Troy left her husband to be with Paris, a more attractive and virile man

18. Character Archetypes: Damsel in Distress Vulnerable woman who must be rescued by the hero She is often used as bait to trap the hero Mary Jane Watson is often being tossed around by villains. Lucky for her Spider-man is her boy-toy!

19. Character Archetypes: Star-Crossed Lovers These two characters are engaged in a love affair Fated to end tragically Society, family, or friends do not approve of the relationship Romeo & Juliet ultimately pay the price for their love through their tragic death

20. Character Archetypes: Loyal Retainers Somewhat heroic Similar to a servant with hero like qualities Duty: Protect the Hero Sam from Lord of The Rings is the loyal retainer of Frodo.

21. Character Archetypes: The Outcast Banished by Society or a social group Destined to become a wanderer Moves from place to place Until he learns manners, Hancock is the outcast of Los Angeles

22. In Conclusion… Archetypes are everywhere, but we often just overlook them They can be found in every book, short story, TV show, or movie Archetypes represent ideas larger than themselves!

23. Silent Reading – 20 Min Sundiata: Childhood Page 1007 – 1010

24. Reading for Information 1. In what two ways is Mari different from other children? 2. What is Mari’s position as a member of the royal family? 3. The griot could be considered an example of what character archetype? 4. What two character archetypes does Mari represent? 5. What does the opening of the story tell us about their cultural beliefs?

25. Reading for Information Identify the Archetypes for the Following Characters: Mari Djata Balla Fasseke Doua – King’s Griot

26. Homework Summer Reading Assignments Due October 5 th Study for Quiz on Archetypes