Title for (B): The Journey of Heroes Title for (C): Uncovering Anglo-Saxon Heritage Title for (D): Fictional and Real-Life Defenders

**(B) Independent Station: The Hero’s Journey** *Attributes of Different Types of Heroes:* 1. **Classic Hero**: Noble, courageous, with a strong sense of justice. Example: King Arthur. 2. **Tragic Hero**: Possesses a fatal flaw that leads to their downfall. Example: Oedipus. 3. **Reluctant Hero**: Initially hesitant, they are compelled by circumstances to become a hero. Example: Frodo Baggins. 4. **Anti-Hero**: Lacks conventional heroic qualities, often morally ambiguous. Example: Deadpool. 5. **Everyman Hero**: Ordinary individual thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Example: Bilbo Baggins. *Similarities and Differences:* - **Similarities**: They all undergo a transformative journey, often face a major conflict, exhibit some form of bravery, and inspire others. - **Differences**: Their motivations, moral alignments, and personal traits differ. For example, a classic hero is often driven by altruism, while an anti-hero may be driven by personal gain. *Stages of the Hero’s Journey:* 1. **Ordinary World**: The hero’s normal life before the adventure begins. 2. **Call to Adventure**: The hero is faced with a challenge or problem. 3. **Refusal of the Call**: The hero hesitates or refuses the call to adventure. 4. **Meeting the Mentor**: The hero meets a mentor who offers guidance. 5. **Crossing the Threshold**: The hero leaves their ordinary world and enters the adventure. 6. **Tests, Allies, and Enemies**: The hero faces obstacles, makes allies, and confronts enemies. 7. **Approach to the Inmost Cave**: The hero approaches a significant challenge or ordeal. 8. **Ordeal**: The hero faces a major crisis that leads to a revelation or transformation. 9. **Reward**: The hero achieves a reward or victory. 10. **The Road Back**: The hero begins their journey back to the ordinary world. 11. **Resurrection**: The hero faces a final test where they are reborn or transformed. 12. **Return with the Elixir**: The hero returns home with a boon or treasure to share. *Importance of Each Stage:* - Each stage represents a critical part of the hero’s transformation and the story structure, ensuring character development and narrative progression. *Hero’s Journey Graphic Organizer Example:* For "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone": 1. **Ordinary World**: Living with the Dursleys. 2. **Call to Adventure**: Receiving the letter from Hogwarts. 3. **Refusal of the Call**: The Dursleys try to prevent him from going. 4. **Meeting the Mentor**: Hagrid takes Harry to Diagon Alley. 5. **Crossing the Threshold**: Entering Diagon Alley and eventually Hogwarts. 6. **Tests, Allies, and Enemies**: Making friends (Hermione and Ron) and enemies (Draco Malfoy). 7. **Approach to the Inmost Cave**: Discovering the truth about the Philosopher’s Stone. 8. **Ordeal**: Confrontation with Voldemort/Quirrell. 9. **Reward**: Securing the Philosopher’s Stone. 10. **The Road Back**: End of the school year approaches. 11. **Resurrection**: Harry recuperates in the hospital wing with newfound understanding. 12. **Return with the Elixir**: Harry returns to the Dursleys but is now confident and empowered. **(C) Historical Background Station: Anglo-Saxon** *Who Were the Anglo-Saxons?* - The Anglo-Saxons were a group of tribes from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands who settled in England from the early 5th century until the Norman Conquest in 1066. *Values Important to Anglo-Saxon Culture:* 1. **Loyalty**: Loyalty to the lord or king was paramount. 2. **Bravery**: Valued in battle and daily life. 3. **Generosity**: Leaders were expected to be generous with their wealth. 4. **Honor**: Reputation and honor were crucial aspects of an individual’s social standing. *Mead Hall:* - A central gathering place for the community, where warriors would gather, feast, and listen to stories. *Importance of the Mead Hall:* - It served as a cultural and social hub, symbolizing the community’s unity and the lord’s generosity. **(D) Connection Station: Modern Day Hero Connection** *3 Characters from TV, Movies, or Books That Defend Others:* 1. **Captain America (Marvel Cinematic Universe)** 2. **Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)** 3. **Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird)** *Why Do These People Take This Action (Selfish or Selfless)?* 1. **Captain America**: Selfless; driven by a moral compass to protect others. 2. **Katniss Everdeen**: Initially selfish (protecting her family), but later becomes selfless, fighting for societal change. 3. **Atticus Finch**: Selfless; defends Tom Robinson because he believes in justice and equality. *Personal Reflection:* - Reflect on a time when you took action to defend the helpless. Consider your motivations and how the situation impacted you and others involved. This self-reflection can be a powerful way to understand your own values and sense of justice.