Assignment
Pick a contemporary story in the form of a novel, movie, or video game that is inspired by a mythological epic or hero's quest.
Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes about the contemporary hero's or heroine's quest. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material "Help With Microsoft® PowerPoint® Assignments" for additional help.
Include the following in your presentation:
• Brief description of the plight of the main character--the feat(s) he or she must execute for the benefit of society in the face of challenges
• The villain, his or her characteristics, and role in the hero's quest
• Other archetypes within the story and a brief description of their roles in the hero's quest
• Detailed description of each stage of the hero's quest: initiation, separation, transformation, and return
• Research about the mythological and cultural origins of the story; explain parallels between the myth(s) and the contemporary story it inspired
• Analysis of any mythological symbolism, metaphors, and attributes pertinent to the story. What real life elements might these items represent?
• Explanation of the conflicts between personal desires and community responsibility represented in the myth and the contemporary story
• Relate these to the conflicts and choices ordinary humans struggle with.
• Explain why these conflicts retain relevance through the ages.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.