1. We discussed what the title of chapter 8 means?
2. We discussed why chapter 8 is so important in the development of the protagonist.
3. We reviewed the events of chapter 8.
4. We listened to this song and read these lyrics and discussed the questions on this sheet http://www.mythologyteacher.com/documents/Superman.pdf
5. Thanks to Wes, Peter, and Lena, we watched the first 45 minutes of the 1977 animated film The Hobbit.
6. Students handed in the worksheet from Chapter 8 that I handed out last day (it was entitled "A Thousand Dark Eyes).
HOMEWORK -- DUE MONDAY Read to the end of chapter 11.
ALSO -- start thinking about novels, films, or even video games that are excellent examples of The Hero's Journey. We might do a project where you show me you understand The Hero's Journey by showing how a favourite film of yours follows the steps.
