Approaching the “Hero Archetype.” What are some examples of heroes, in everyday life and in the films you watched for this module?
Overview
This module asked you to view two films, one based on comics and one of your choice. Please plan on referencing both films for both parts A and B of the prompt below. Remember: it’s less about the “right”
answer than it is about your reasons behind your answer.
Part A: Approaching the “Hero Archetype.” What are some examples of heroes, in everyday life and in the films you watched for this module? (Be sure to credit the films you watched with at least the title
and year the film debuted.) Now, based on the examples you have mentioned, detail what exactly makes these particular individuals heroes. Based on this, what is a hero, and why is the definition of hero timeless or different for every culture?
Part B: Modern Mythology. Based on how you defined mythology in our first discussion, do you think there is such a thing as “modern mythology”? If so, what criteria would you use to decide if a modern
narrative counts as mythology? If no, why do no modern narratives count as mythology? Finally, answer either what value modern mythology offers society, or why modern culture has no need of a
modern mythology.
Outcomes
• Identify the hero archetype. (B)
• Evaluate in writing what criteria categorizes a modern narrative as
myth or not. (D, E, G)
• Explain why a particular narrative should or should not be counted
as mythology. (A, D)
• Give a reasoned, supported answer as to the level of influence
mythology has in the contemporary world culture. (A, E)
Instructions
In this discussion assignment, when providing your response be careful
to (1) state your answer clearly, and (2) explain your reasons behind
your answer. Simply giving an opinion is not enough; give reasons
and/or evidence for why you believe what you believe about the
definition of a hero and of modern mythology.
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