4 January 2013

Do Now:

Analyze the following passage from last night's reading. Who does this passage describe? What does this passage reveal about the character? What does it reveal about the nature of the beast?

"They were waiting behind him in the long grass, waiting to see what he would do. He noticed that the sweat in his palm was cool now; realized with surprise that he did not really expect to meet any beast and didn't know what he would do about it if he did."

Good Morning!

Yesterday we continued to analyze Lord of the Flies as a psychological allegory and discussed "Beast from Water." Today we will continue to discuss "Beast from Air" before learning about universal characters, or archetypes.

Journal:

Compare and contrast the three images below. It's okay if you're not familiar with these films, just focus on the how the characters are portrayed in the images.

The InnocentQualities:SpontaneousTrustingChild-like

Can't make the journey on his or her own, but is willing to take risks

Quest: To stay safe

Virtue: Optimism

The EverymanQualities:The "Joe Schmo" or "Plain Jane"Often an orphanBelieves that everyone mattersUnpretentiousStreet-smart

Quest: To recover something

Virtue: Realism

The HeroQualities:Saves the day just when you think all is lostResilientCourageous

Quest: To overcome

Virtues: Bravery and Persistence

The CaregiverQualities:Motivated by compassion and generositySelflessOften becomes a martyr ("No good deed goes unpunished")

Quest: To help others

Virtue: Compassion and Selflessness

The WandererQualities:Leaves home to discoverFascinated by the unknownValues discovery and learning over companionship

Quest: A better life

Virtue: Ambition

The DestroyerQualities:Rejects societal expectationsWilling to wreak havoc in order to make a point or bring change

Quest: Justice

Virtue: Commitment

The LoverQualities:Motivated by love, whether it is romantic, spiritual, parental, or platonic

Quest: Contentment

Virtue: Humility

The CreatorQualities:ImaginativeConstantly changing or revising

Quest: To gain identity

Virtue: Individuality

The RulerQualities:Inspires others to take responsibilityOvercomes the temptation to abuse powerRespects his or her subjects' autonomy

Quest: Order

Virtue: Responsibility

The MagicianQualities:Learns the laws of society in order to transform situations and persuade othersTempted to manipulate situations and people in order to accomplish selfish ends

Quest: Transformation

Virtue: Power

The SageQualities:Seeks freedom through truthHelps others to become wiseSees self and the world objectivelyConsiders consequences before acting

Quest: Truth

Virtue: Wisdom

The JesterQualities:Urges others to enjoy life and pursue pleasureProne to lazinessAttempts to make every situation humorous or light-hearted

Quest: Pleasure

Virtue: Joy

Homework:

1. Read "Shadows and Tall Trees" (chapter 7)2. Complete "Archetypes in Lord of the Flies" graphic organizer