Name:________________________
Period:________________________
Date: Due February 13
Epic Hero Project
Over the past few weeks we have discussed Odysseus and how he is an example of an epic hero. Epic
heroes have been a part of our storytelling culture for centuries. These heroes range from Odysseus
and The Odyssey to Simba and The Lion King and Luke Skywalker and Star Wars. All of these heroes
must overcome obstacles along their epic journey. This project will be in 3 parts.
You will be creating your own epic hero, one that fulfills the characteristics of the epic hero and is of the
21st century. You will be required to create one adventure story to accompany your hero that
demonstrates how he/she represents the epic hero. Use the characteristics below to guide you through
your project.
Characteristics of the Epic Hero
1. Heroes do share a common function as symbols of the ideals and values of their communities
and cultures.
2. Unusual birth
3. Must leave home (complete a journey)
4. Has help from someone, often old and wise, with magical and mystical power.
5. Weapon or protective device given to him or her that will be useful on the journey.
6. The hero has to succeed at a series of trials that challenge and build his or her moral strength
and character.
7. Upon successful completion of the trials, the hero achieves the ultimate goal of the journey.
8. If a division or conflict with the hero's father or father-figure is part of the hero's journey,
reconciliation or healing with the father occurs as part of the hero's journey.
9. He or she brings new wisdom and important cultural values back to the community upon return.
Part 1
You will begin by using a web tool to outline your hero. This will be the basis for the rest of the project.
You will answer questions posed by the website to create an outline of the hero: name, background,
weapon of choice, beliefs, etc.
Step one: go to my online classroom and click on the Epic Hero link
Step two: put your name and title of the assignment in the boxes up top “Epic Hero Outline”
Step three: follow the steps on the link to complete the outline-you must complete each one
Step four: print your outline (printer Lexmark T642)
This sheet will be turned in with your completed project. STAPLE IT TO THIS PAGE! Complete sheet= 25
points
Staple in this order: rubric, part I, part II, and then finally part III
Name:________________________
Period:________________________
Date: Due February 13
Part 2
Designing your epic Hero
The second part of this assignment is a written description and a model of your hero. Your description
must include a physical description and include a description of how your hero fulfills the qualities of an
epic hero. A visual aide must accompany this description. Get creative with it! You can draw your hero
(must include color) or create a model. A diorama would also be a good option for this part of the
assignment.
Completed design=50 points
Requirement
Points Possible
Written description: spelling and
grammar will be graded. Must be
at least ½ page in length
Model
Creativity of model
Presentation
Points Earned
15
20
5
10
Part 3
A Creative Writing Assignment
The third and last part of your project is a creative writing assignment. You will write one “book” that
explains a challenge of your hero. The assignment must be written in verse (like The Odyssey) and must
include at least one of each of the following: epic simile, epithet, and examples of personification. Make
sure that your story shows us how your hero is an epic hero through incorporating the characteristics of
the epic hero. This must also include an introduction similar to the blue part in your orange book.
Introduce the journey of your hero and where he/she has been and where he/she is going.
Creative writing assignment=50 points
Requirements
Writing piece is at least
2 pages in length with
little to no grammatical
errors
Writing is written in
verse
Piece includes epic
simile, personification,
and epithet
Points Possible
Staple in this order: rubric, part I, part II, and then finally part III
Points Earned
20
10
20