
Perspective and the Refusal of the Call
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.8.6
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how a character's perspective causes them to refuse the call to adventure.
Warm-Up Video
HotRodster · 11:08
Explaining the Hero's Journey (with Iron Man)
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
According to Joseph Campbell, a hero is someone willing to sacrifice his or her needs on behalf of others.
- 2
The hero's journey begins with the ordinary world, followed by the call to adventure, and then the refusal of the call.
- 3
In Iron Man, Tony Stark's refusal of the call was portrayed when he refused to build weapons for the terrorists, giving up any possibility of escape.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain why Tony Stark initially refuses to build weapons for the terrorists in the cave. How does his perspective at this point in the story influence his decision?”
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