Springboard 1.9
THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY
Hero
Now that you have reviewed, read, and know a little
more about heroes, in your own words explain what a
hero is and does (provide example).
Review
 What defines a hero?
 How does a rhyme scheme differ from free verse?
 What is an allegory?
Traits of a Hero
As you complete the activities in 1.8 answer the
questions on the “Traits of a Hero” worksheet. This
will help you identify characteristics of a hero and
review.
Stereotype
On page 26 define stereotype (number 1)
Examples: Look at the pictures and how are the
people typically stereotyped?
Stereotypical hero
Who are some stereotypical heroes (question 2)?
Archetype
Archetype – a character, symbol, story pattern, or
other element that is common to human experience
across cultures.
Examples – the underdog, the hero, helping animals
Answer question 3
Journey
How many of you have taken a journey? Explain.
Does a journey always require you to take a trip?
Explain (hint: think of reflections).
As a class, let’s think of books and/or movies where
the hero goes on adventures and either purposefully or
accidentally discovers his or her true self by
undergoing challenges.
Journey Continued…
Watch the following video clip from the film
“Remember the Titans”. The scenes show examples of
the football team’s “journeys” throughout the movie.
As a class, let’s select one scene where the hero goes
through a journey and discuss.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWJs2Gof538
Activity
You will watch three video clips from the movie
“Remember the Titans”. As a class we will complete the
three stages of a hero’s journey:
Step 1 – departure (this is where we first learn the
challenge)
Step 2 – initiation (this is the action(s) the hero takes
towards the challenge)
Step 3 – Return (the goal of the adventure or journey is
accomplished)
Sometimes you will NOT complete all of the steps
Remember the Titans
Scene 1 – Look for the actions where the hero knows
their life is going to change.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQw2Q_66y-E
(5:20 – 7:20)
Remember the Titans
Remember – there can be more than one hero!
Scene 2: This scene is the first time the football team
“comes together”. Think of the challenge, task, and
what drives the team?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_HFCYz4x6o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAZ-JOcUf7w
(33sec – 2:15min)
Remember the Titans
Scene 3: The adventure has been accomplished
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgxeMrNlM8s
Wrap up
What defines a hero?
What are the strategies of definition?
Identify and explain the steps of the hero’s journey
archetype (today’s activity)