'Supernatural elements' diaporamas de présentation

Do Now

Do Now. What is a hero? What qualities do heroes share? Who are some of your heroes?. The Odyssey. Homer. Background. The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest epic poems in Western literature. The Odyssey is valued for its form, content, powerful language, and compelling story.

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ROMANTICISM?

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The Odyssey

The Odyssey. By Homer. Homer. Many feel that Homer was a blind Greek poet who wandered from town to town chanting his poetry to the accompaniment of a lyre. Some say that the lyrics were not written by one person but are instead a collection of Greek poems. Homer the Poet.

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Homer and The Odyssey

Homer and The Odyssey. The Odyssey was written in the 9 th century B.C., and a blind poet named Homer is said to be the author of this epic. The people of Greece were telling stories about a great war, and Homer compiled these stories into one work.

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Religion in America

Religion in America. Differences. Europe Generally religion was determined by the ruler of the region (Catholic, Reformed, Anglican, Lutheran) Religious tolerance developed 18 th /19 th centuries, but obstacles remain America More diverse and tolerant (with exceptions)

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Introduction to Theatrical Styles

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Characteristics of the Medieval Romance

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Folktales

Folktales. What is a folktale? . What is a folktale? . Story that began through oral story telling Passed down through generations Teaches a lesson OR explains why things are the way they are. . Characteristics. Simple, straightforward

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Do Now: Discuss the following quotes:

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Realism

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The Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry. Ann Margit Sepp XI B. British Literature Tallinn French School 2009. A Section of the Bayeux Tapestry: "Duke William's men fight against the men of Dinan.". MEDIEVAL ROMANCES. King Arthur. MEDIEVAL ROMANCES.

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ROMANCE & ARTHURIAN LEGEND

ROMANCE & ARTHURIAN LEGEND. Romance. Narrative set in a world of wish fulfillment Ordinary laws of nature are suspended Heroes who fight and almost always conquer the forces of evil Knightly conduct: courage, loyalty & courtesy Tales of adventure & love w/moral teaching. Elements of Romance.

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Characteristics of the Medieval Romance

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Tolstoy, Folk Tales, and Theme

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The Scarlet Letter

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Senecan and Revenge Tragedy

Senecan and Revenge Tragedy. AJ Soutter Erica Jones. Senecan Tragedy. Dramas written mostly by Seneca the Younger, a roman stoic philosopher and politician in the first century A.D. Rediscovered in the sixteenth century, they influenced both Neoclassical tragedy and Elizabethan tragedy.

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Short Story Unit:

Short Story Unit:. Elements of Horror Fiction. Elements of Horror Fiction. Highly improbable and unexpected sequences of events that usually begin in ordinary situations and involve supernatural elements

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What scares you?

What scares you?. Atmosphere.

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Healers

Healers. A religious specialist who concentrates on healing Can refer to either a Priest or a Shaman Herbalist Specialist in plant-derived cures. May provide or prescribe medicines. Intimately familiar with uses of local plant life.

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