1. Tuesday,
Please place your completed vocabulary homework on your desk so I can check it!
Complete the Warm Up on parts of speech.
Two sentences should describe what a hero IS. And two should describe what a hero is NOT.

2. To review the hero’s journey through Star Wars
Today’s Goals:
To review the hero’s journey through Star Wars
To examine other archetypal characters
To review our new stems

3. Archetypes
Which of the following stories are you most familiar with? Stand around the room accordingly.
Batman, Superman, Lion King, Lord of the Rings, Never Ending Story, Finding Nemo, ET, Gladiator, The Hunger Games
Ask students if they can think of any more hero archetypes.
If the discussion comes up that certain features of the discussed heroes do not fit this description, tell the student that it is a good point and lets think about that as we continue through the list of other archetypes. We’ll talk about that later.
Heroes can often be the protagonists of stories like fantasies. Think about Heart of Darkness. Who is the main character? Does Marlow display any of these heroic characteristics?

4. Archetype
See if you and your partner can edit the original plot description from Star Wars to fit another story!
Ask students if they can think of any more hero archetypes.
If the discussion comes up that certain features of the discussed heroes do not fit this description, tell the student that it is a good point and lets think about that as we continue through the list of other archetypes. We’ll talk about that later.
Heroes can often be the protagonists of stories like fantasies. Think about Heart of Darkness. Who is the main character? Does Marlow display any of these heroic characteristics?

5. Archetype
Many characters, not just heroes, follow a pattern that is repeated across cultures and over time. See if you can label the characters on your handout!
Ask students if they can think of any more hero archetypes.
If the discussion comes up that certain features of the discussed heroes do not fit this description, tell the student that it is a good point and lets think about that as we continue through the list of other archetypes. We’ll talk about that later.
Heroes can often be the protagonists of stories like fantasies. Think about Heart of Darkness. Who is the main character? Does Marlow display any of these heroic characteristics?

6. Archetypal Characters
Description
Example
The Hero
A larger-than-life character that often goes on some kind of journey or quest
Little or nothing is known of his childhood
In the course of his journey, the hero demonstrates the qualities and abilities valued by his culture
Hercules (Greek Mythology/Disney)
Beowulf
King Arthur
Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
Frodo (The Lord of the Rings)
Harry Potter
Ask students if they can think of any more hero archetypes.
If the discussion comes up that certain features of the discussed heroes do not fit this description, tell the student that it is a good point and lets think about that as we continue through the list of other archetypes. We’ll talk about that later.
Heroes can often be the protagonists of stories like fantasies. Think about Heart of Darkness. Who is the main character? Does Marlow display any of these heroic characteristics?

7. Archetypal Characters
Description
Example
The Father Figure
The protector and leader.
Loving, kind and authoritative, but not wrathful.
His guidance and knowledge lawfully lead his family through the generations. In western culture, it also serves as a role model for adolescent males by showing them what manhood should be.
Mufasa (The Lion King)
Aslan (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Can anyone think of a reason why lions make good symbols for a father figure archetype?
Can anyone else think of any Father Figure archetypes?

8. Archetypal Characters
Description
Example
The Sage/ Wise Old Man
Represents knowledge, spirituality of soul, and insight.
Shows profound wisdom.
Often serves as a substitute for father figures to The Heroes in training.
Gandalf (Lord of the Rings)
Dumbledore (Harry Potter)
Ben Kenobi (Star Wars)
Yoda (Star Wars)
Merlin

9. Archetypal Characters
Description
Example
The Villain
The antagonist (opposes the protagonist).
Constantly plotting.
Often working against the hero to succeed in their own end.
Sometimes out to make mischief for mischief's sake.
Offers worldly goods.
Mr. Burns (The Simpsons)
Iago (Othello)
Voldemort (Harry Potter)
Mordred (King Arthur)
Scar (Lion King)
At this point, we have met Mr. Kurtz in our story. How does Mr. Kurtz fit in as an archetype? Is he the villain? Is there anything about him that doesn’t fit the villain archetype?

10. Archetypal Characters
Description
Example
The Damsel in Distress
Woman who needs to be rescued.
Persecuted maiden.
Often a young virgin.
Usually placed in bad situation by The Villain.
The helplessness of the damsel in distress is often portrayed as foolish and ineffectual.
Rapunzel (not Disney Version)
Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
Daphne (Scooby Doo)
Princess Peach (Mario Bros)
Princess Leia Organa (Star Wars)

11. Archetypal Characters
Description
Example
The Underdog
Characters who are always in the wrong place at the wrong time, but who usually win something of value in the end
A competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest.
Has low societal status.
Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter)
Seabiscuit
Wilbur (Charlotte’s Web)
Samwise Gamgee (Lord of the Rings)
Lennie Small (Of Mice and Men)
Oliver Twist

12. Archetypal Settings Place Description The Crossroads
The place of suffering and decision
Dark Places
The inability to see. Represents unhappiness, distress, or gloom
The Wilderness
The place where rules don’t apply, and people and things run wild.
The Winding Stair
The long and difficult way into the unknown.
Can anyone think of any other type of setting archetypes?
The Big City
Graveyards

13. Archetypal Journeys Patterns The Quest to Know Who You Are
The Quest to Find Knowledge
The Quest to Find the Promised Land or to Build a Beautiful City
The Warrior’s Quest to Save the People and Rid the Land of Danger
The Quest to Get Revenge
The Quest for Fame and Fortune
The Fool’s Quest (a silly person saves the land because of his innocence or foolishness)
The Search for Love (to rescue the princess)
What kind of archetypal journey is Marlow on, do you think?

14. Archetypes can you think of?
What other type of
Archetypes can you think of?

15. Stems!
Work with your tables to complete the vocabulary review sheet and SHARE your knowledge!
Ask students if they can think of any more hero archetypes.
If the discussion comes up that certain features of the discussed heroes do not fit this description, tell the student that it is a good point and lets think about that as we continue through the list of other archetypes. We’ll talk about that later.
Heroes can often be the protagonists of stories like fantasies. Think about Heart of Darkness. Who is the main character? Does Marlow display any of these heroic characteristics?

16. Reflection
Explain where you see at least one archetypal character other than a hero in a movie or book.
Why should we learn about archetypes?
What are you wondering?
Ask students if they can think of any more hero archetypes.
If the discussion comes up that certain features of the discussed heroes do not fit this description, tell the student that it is a good point and lets think about that as we continue through the list of other archetypes. We’ll talk about that later.
Heroes can often be the protagonists of stories like fantasies. Think about Heart of Darkness. Who is the main character? Does Marlow display any of these heroic characteristics?