?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 WithMicrosoft®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. Briefly describe the plight of
the main character–the feat(s) he or she must execute for the benefit of
society in the face of challenges.
?Identify the villain and
describe his or her characteristics and role in the hero’s quest.
?Identify other
archetypes within the story. Briefly describe these roles in the hero’s quest.
?Identifyin detail each of the
steps the hero takes in the quest: initiation, separation, transformation, and
return.
?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.
?Format your citations
and references consistent with APA guidelines.
