Perseus Part 1 - REVISE

Perseus Part 1 - REVISE

By Russell Smith

Open Ended

Discuss "Over the Rainbow" as a song about a hero in the Ordinary World stage. What aspects of the Ordinary World stage are emphasized in this song?

Multiple Choice

Why does King Acrisus place Danae and Perseus in the chest and place it in the ocean?

• He is searching for a new heir.
• He is punishing his daughter for disobedience.
• He is attempting to become the king of the island.
• He is trying to defy the gods and escape his destiny.

Open Ended

Describe how Dictys treats Danae and Perseus. Is he primarily kind or selfish? Compare this character with Uncle Owen in Star Wars. Cite evidence from the Perseus story in your answer.

Open Ended

Make an argument that Perseus's life with Danae and Dictys fits the drab and impoverished archetype that we've come to expect from the Ordinary World stage. Cite evidence and explain how that supports your claim.

Open Ended

What is Perseus's Call to Adventure? Cite evidence from the text in your answer.