Gawain's Heroic Journey

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Objective

I can analyze how Sir Gawain's journey in *Sir Gawain and the Green Knight* fits the heroic journey archetype.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the "call to adventure" stage in the hero's journey and give an example of how it might appear in a story.

2

What is the significance of the "assistance" stage in the hero's journey, and who typically provides this assistance?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how Sir Gawain's initial acceptance of the Green Knight's challenge can be seen as his "call to adventure." Identify a specific trial or challenge Sir Gawain faces during his quest and explain how it fits the "trials" stage of the heroic journey.

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