1. 4 January 2013
Good Morning!
Yesterday we continued to analyze Lord of the Flies as a psychological
allegory and discussed "Beast from Water." Today we will continue to
discuss "Beast from Air" before learning about universal characters, or
archetypes.
Do Now:
Analyze the following passage from last night's reading. Who does this
passage describe? What does this passage reveal about the character?
What does it reveal about the nature of the beast?
"They were waiting behind him in the long grass, waiting to see what he
would do. He noticed that the sweat in his palm was cool now; realized with
surprise that he did not really expect to meet any beast and didn't know
what he would do about it if he did."

2. Journal:
Compare and contrast the three images below. It's okay if you're
not familiar with these films, just focus on the how the characters
are portrayed in the images.

4. The Innocent
Qualities:
Spontaneous
Trusting
Child-like
Can't make the journey on his or her own, but is willing
to take risks
Quest: To stay safe
Virtue: Optimism

5. The Everyman
Qualities:
The "Joe Schmo" or "Plain Jane"
Often an orphan
Believes that everyone matters
Unpretentious
Street-smart
Quest: To recover something
Virtue: Realism

6. The Hero
Qualities:
Saves the day just when you think all is lost
Resilient
Courageous
Quest: To overcome
Virtues: Bravery and Persistence

7. The Caregiver
Qualities:
Motivated by compassion and generosity
Selfless
Often becomes a martyr ("No good deed goes
unpunished")
Quest: To help others
Virtue: Compassion and Selflessness

8. The Wanderer
Qualities:
Leaves home to discover
Fascinated by the unknown
Values discovery and learning over companionship
Quest: A better life
Virtue: Ambition

9. The Destroyer
Qualities:
Rejects societal expectations
Willing to wreak havoc in order to make a point
or bring change
Quest: Justice
Virtue: Commitment

10. The Lover
Qualities:
Motivated by love, whether it is romantic,
spiritual, parental, or platonic
Quest: Contentment
Virtue: Humility

11. The Creator
Qualities:
Imaginative
Constantly changing or revising
Quest: To gain identity
Virtue: Individuality

12. The Ruler
Qualities:
Inspires others to take responsibility
Overcomes the temptation to abuse power
Respects his or her subjects' autonomy
Quest: Order
Virtue: Responsibility

13. The Magician
Qualities:
Learns the laws of society in order to transform
situations and persuade others
Tempted to manipulate situations and people in order
to accomplish selfish ends
Quest: Transformation
Virtue: Power

14. The Sage
Qualities:
Seeks freedom through truth
Helps others to become wise
Sees self and the world objectively
Considers consequences before acting
Quest: Truth
Virtue: Wisdom

15. The Jester
Qualities:
Urges others to enjoy life and pursue pleasure
Prone to laziness
Attempts to make every situation humorous or light-hearted
Quest: Pleasure
Virtue: Joy

17. Homework:
1. Read "Shadows and Tall Trees" (chapter 7)
2. Complete "Archetypes in Lord of the Flies" graphic
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