Theme | Prometheus | Irony | Narcissus | Stories |
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What is "theme"?
The lesson taught to the reader/watcher, or the "moral of the story"
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What is... Fire?
- Bonus 100 points if mentioned: Tools, Animals
Given to man by Prometheus
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What is...
the reason why the Titanic sank due to an iceberg is ironic?
Titanic being called the "unsinkable ship"
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What is...
A white flower and the voice that calls in back caves/canyons/empty rooms.
Narcissus and Echo turned into ___ at the end of the story.
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What is...
Myths / Mythology
These stories are considered truthful by originators AND attempt to answer basic questions about the world.
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What is...
Examples: "Life is short; make the most of it" "Look both ways before crossing the street"
Give me an example of a theme...
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What is...
Prometheus knowingly went against Zeus' wishes?
Reasons why Zeus punished Prometheus
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Examples:
"Bibles are the most commonly stolen book." - Where is caesar salad made?
*HOT SHOT QUESTION*
Ironic Statement -- Get Creative!! |
What is...
his beauty was compared to the Gods. He was incredibly gorgeous.
The reason why Narcissus was so popular
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What is...
Folk Tales
These stories are told primarily for entertainment and usually feature humans or humanlike animals.
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What is ... inferred from plot points, dialogue, character action & decision?
How the theme is found in a story...
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Titan
Type of immortal that Prometheus is/was
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What is...
When something happens that is different than what you expected to happen.
Definition of Irony
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What is...
Narcissus brutally rejected people and took advantage of his beauty by rejecting love.
Aphrodite sought out Narcissus and punished him.... for what?
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What is...
Oral History
These stories are based on real events, passes along valuable information, and are considered factual by the teller.
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What is...
Power vs. Reason, Sacrifice --- Example: Zeus' Character, Prometheus giving man knowledge to live against Zeus' will
*Double Points*
What is one of the themes found in Prometheus? Where in the story gives you a hint of this? |
What is...
Example: He wanted to seek out vengeance against Prometheus and entertain himself at the same time.
Why did Zeus decide to only punish Prometheus, and not the humans too?
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Examples: Beautiful man denies everyone, beautiful man dies from falling in love with his own reflection, the beautiful nymph is denied love
Irony in Narcissus
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The God to punish Narcissus was Cupid in the video, and formal mythology. In the short story it was Aphrodite.
Bonus 100 points: What is Cupid's other name? In what mythology?
The difference between the video we watched and the story we read.
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What is...
Fables (Example: Tortoise and the Hare)
These stories are usually short tales that illustrate morals & have characters that are animals.
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What is...
Pride, Irony, Reflection & Deception? --- Example: Characterization of Narcissus & Echo, Plot points, Aphrodite seeking revenge
A theme found in Narcissus...
How do you know? |
What is...
student to teacher? Bonus 100 points: Answer how?
Prometheus' evolution over the course of the story.
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Example: Zeus, the god of gods & giver, would refrain humans from progressing.
Irony in Prometheus
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What is...
She betrayed Hera by hiding Zeus from her.
Why was Echo pulled into Narcissus' punishment?
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What is...
Keep the past alive. Teach lessons about human behaviors. Reveal the values of the society.
One of the common elements between the four story types.
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