Tests, Allies, and Enemies in Mariposas
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Learning Objective
I can analyze how the "tests, allies, and enemies" stage shapes the sisters' journey in Summer of the Mariposas.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
How One Film Can Fix The Superhero Genre | The Art Of Film
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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According to the video, the film, The Matrix, exemplifies a great superhero movie because an unlikely hero develops unique powers to protect the world from evil.
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Joseph Campbell's narrative structure of the hero's journey includes three acts: departure, initiation, and return.
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The video states that many superhero films today fail to raise the stakes or truly test the hero, and we are supposed to simply accept them as heroes without knowing why they deserve it; the video cites The Dark Knight and Black Panther as exceptions.
Practice
9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe one test, one ally, and one enemy that the sisters face in *Summer of the Mariposas*. Explain how each of these shapes their journey.”
Teacher Guide
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