Main Post Instructions For your main post, please write three paragraphs (total
Main Post Instructions For your main post, please write three paragraphs (total 200+ words) on the following: Paragraph 1 (Myth Reflection) Choose one of the following readings from Parallel Myths to write on for this paragraph. Clarification: When you work on your Essay outline and final draft, you are welcome to write about any of the texts for this unit–not just the one you were assigned for this discussion. “The Story of Siegfried” (179-184) “Theseus ” (185-191) “Hiawatha” (191-194) “The Myth of Oedipus” (285-289) “The Myth of Sisyphus” (194-199) Topic In paragraph 1, imagine that you are a close friend of the main hero in your assigned myth and living alongside your hero during the ancient times in which the story takes place. Would you want to follow the leadership of your myth’s hero? Describe the imaginary scenarios in which this might harm and / or benefit you. Paragraph 2 (Film Reflection) Choose one of the following films to write on for this paragraph. Clarification: When you work on your Essay outline and final draft, you are welcome to write about any of the films for this unit–not just the one you chose for this discussion. How to Get the Film To Watch: If you want to stream some of the above videos from the convenience of your home computer, smartphone, or tablet, consider doing the following: Sign up for a subscription of NetflixLinks to an external site. Sign up for a free 6 month trial student subscription of Amazon PrimeLinks to an external site., which gives you access to Amazon Prime Videos though you will still need to rent our class films for a small fee. Warning: All of the films below contain violent scenes and some sexual scenes. The least violent film is Psychokinesis. Films HancockLinks to an external site. (2008) directed by Peter Berg (available on Amazon Prime Video) Ant ManLinks to an external site. (2015) directed by Peyton Reed (available on Amazon Prime Video) VenomLinks to an external site. (2018) directed by Ruben Fleischer (available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz) PsychokinesisLinks to an external site. (2018) directed by Yeon Sang-ho (available on Netflix) Topic First read “What is an Anti-Hero?”Links to an external site. to learn more about what makes a person an anti-hero. What is the name of the main character in your chosen film? What makes him an anti-hero rather than a classic hero? In paragraph two, tell us which was the funniest scene from the film involving the film’s main character, the anti-hero. Why is the scene funny? Paragraph 3 (Essay 2 Thesis Brainstorming) Read the following Ancient Heroes web articles to learn more about how to recognize a mythic hero: Seven Characteristics of Epic HeroesLinks to an external site. What Makes a Greek HeroLinks to an external site. Topic Links to an external site.What are some common qualities of most ancient mythological heroes? Post your one sentence thesis that fully answers the following Essay 2 question: What are two specific, defining qualities of classic ancient mythic heroes that your film’s antihero clearly lacks? End your main post with an interesting question for the class that stems from the ideas in your post. https://blog.reedsy.com/anti-hero/ https://ancient-literature.com/characteristics-of-epic-heroes/ https://ancientheroes.net/blog/what-makes-a-greek-hero