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View one or more films depicting a quest (See Film Genres for some suggested titles.).
Answer the following questions:

1.    a. What qualities does the hero possess that make him heroic?
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        b. In what respect does he deviate from the classical definition of a hero?
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2. Map the hero's journey, using The Heroic Journey   as a guide.

3. Describe the villains or monsters that the hero must vanquish.
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4.    a. Describe the role of the outside intervention (e.g., the supernatural,
           a wise elder, witch) in allowing the hero to be successful in his quest.
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            b. Would the hero have been successful on his own?
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Optional Questions for a Senior Advanced Audience

1.     It has been said that a hero and his quest personify the dreams and desires of the society that spawned this hero. Given that premise, what values seem to be important to the society reflected in your film?

2.     The hero's journey can be interpreted at a number of levels. It can be seen as an adventure story, for example. Another way of looking at the hero's quest is to see it as representative of an internal psychological journey. Using the Jungian terminology that you have studied, give a Jungian analysis of the hero's quest in this film.