Create a 10- to 16-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes about a contemporary hero or heroine's quest. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Help With Microsoft® PowerPoint® Assignments for additional help.
Pick a contemporary story in the form of a novel, movie, or video game that is inspired by a mythological epic or journey of a hero's quest. You will be exploring the quest of the main character--the feat(s) he or she must execute for the benefit of society in the face of challenges. If you have not enjoyed your chosen source recently you should do so to ensure you are able to competently complete the required components below. Also, before you commit yourself to a movie or novel make sure your choice allows you to discuss all you need to. For example, below you'll see that you need to discuss archetypes. Well, don't choose a movie that follows a single character around for 90 minutes. As the movie has no other characters it, therefore, has no archetypes (but for the hero) to discuss.
Identify the villain and describe his or her characteristics and role in the hero's quest.
Identify the archetypes secondary characters represent within the story. Briefly describe these roles as they relate to the hero's quest. Don't know what an archetype is? See below for a link to information on Carl Jung's twelve. Note that you should only discuss characters who represent an archetype.
https://www.soulcraft.co/essays/the_12_common_archetypes.html
Identify in detail each of the steps the hero takes in the quest: separation, initiation, transformation, and return. For more information on quest stages search on "Monomyth" in Wikipedia.
Research the mythological and cultural origins of the story. Explain parallels between the myth(s) and the contemporary story it inspired.
Analyze any mythological symbolism, metaphors, and attributes pertinent to the story. What real life elements might these items represent?
Explain the conflicts between personal desires and community responsibility represented in the myth and the contemporary story. Relate these to the conflicts and choices with which ordinary humans struggle. Explain why these human conflicts retain relevance through the ages.
Utilize the visual power of a presentation and place images on most if not all of the slides. And, please don't use any videos as their large size slow file loading.
Include speaker notes with your Powerpoint, which represent what you would say if you were actually presenting the Powerpoint. If you don't include these you can expect a D or F on the assignment. If you don't see the notes area after launcing a new presentation find the line below the slide and drag it upwards to reveal the notes area.
Format your citations and references consistent with APA guidelines.
Consider creating one or more slides for each requirement above, each with a title that highlights the requirement (e.g. "Symbols" and "Metaphors" and "Attributes").
Remember to include an introductory slide and a concluding slide.