Assignment
Microsoft PowerPoint
Create a10 slide Microsoft PowerPointpresentation withdetailed speaker notes about a contemporary hero or heroine's quest.
Pick acontemporary story in the form of a novel or movie that is inspired by amythological epic or journey of a hero's quest. Please do research on TheHero's Quest and understand it.
Brieflydescribe the plight of the main character--the feat(s) he orshe must execute for the benefit of society in the face of challenges.
Identify thevillain and describe his or her characteristics and role in the hero's quest.
Identify otherarchetypes within the story. Briefly describe these roles in the hero's quest.
Identify indetail each of the steps the hero takes in the quest: initiation, separation,transformation, and return.
Research themythological and cultural origins of the story. Explain parallels between themyth(s) and the contemporary story it inspired.
Analyze anymythological symbolism, metaphors, and attributes pertinent to the story. Whatreal life elements might these items represent?
Explain theconflicts between personal desires and community responsibility represented inthe myth. Relate these to the conflicts and choices with which ordinary humansstruggle. Explain why these human conflicts retain relevance through the ages.
Format yourcitations and references consistent with APA guidelines.