Students will learn about the Heroine's Journey and how it is different from the Hero's Journey.  Students will be able to identify, differentiate, and explain the elements that define the Heroine's Journey in books, film, and pop culture.

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Students will watch two films and be prepared to discuss them.
Student will read one short novel of their choice that employs a female protagonist (suggestions will be provided, but students are not limited to this list, and may even choose a novel that they have read previously).
Based on the novel of their choice, students will present a brief analysis of the novel and explain whether the heroine follows the Heroine's Journey or the Hero's Journey.
4+ 每週課外時間
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Required Sources
"Wizard of Oz"
"Wonder Woman" 2017
Novel of the student's choice

Strongly Suggested
"Star Wars" episodes IV-VI
"Harry Potter" series (books or movies)

Further suggested reading:
"The Heroine's Journey" by Gail Carriger