Thursday, October 25, 2012

Vocabulary, Ch. 5

Find an example of someone who failed to finish the last stage of his or her hero quest, like bin Laden.  Then tell us the story.  You must use at least 3 Ch. 5 vocabulary words in your response.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Odysseus in America

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Please read the excerpt from Odysseus in America (Odysseus Among the Rich Civilians) by Dr. Jonathan Shay that I posted on my class website.  Then, in a comment, tell us how that made your see Book 8 differently or how it enriched your understanding of the text.  Please use at least 3 vocabulary words in your response.


Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Everyday Heroes?


Pick a famous actress, music performer, politician, or athlete and, in a comment, please trace their hero quest according to the major stages of Joseph Campbell's model.