British Literature Archetypes and Heroes

What is an archetypal character in British literature?

• Archetypal character

• Stereotypical character

• Unique character

• Atypical character

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Name one example of an archetypal character in British literature.

• comic relief

• sidekick

• villain

• tragic hero

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What is the Hero's Journey in British literature?

• The Hero's Journey is a narrative pattern commonly found in British literature that follows a hero's adventure from their ordinary world to a special world, where they face challenges, receive guidance, and ultimately return transformed.

• The Hero's Journey is a narrative pattern commonly found in Russian literature that follows a hero's adventure from their ordinary world to a special world, where they face challenges, receive guidance, and ultimately return transformed.

• The Hero's Journey is a narrative pattern commonly found in French literature that follows a hero's adventure from their ordinary world to a special world, where they face challenges, receive guidance, and ultimately return transformed.

• The Hero's Journey is a narrative pattern commonly found in American literature that follows a hero's adventure from their ordinary world to a special world, where they face challenges, receive guidance, and ultimately return transformed.

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List the stages of the Hero's Journey.

• 1. The Ordinary World, 2. The Call to Adventure, 3. Refusal of the Call, 4. Meeting the Mentor, 5. Crossing the Threshold, 6. Tests, Allies, and Enemies, 7. Approach to the Inmost Cave, 8. Ordeal, 9. Reward, 10. The Road Back, 11. Resurrection, 12. Return without the Elixir

• 1. The Ordinary World, 2. The Call to Adventure, 3. Refusal of the Call, 4. Meeting the Mentor, 5. Crossing the Threshold, 6. Tests, Allies, and Enemies, 7. Approach to the Inmost Cave, 8. Ordeal, 9. Reward, 10. The Road Back, 11. Resurrection, 12. Return with the Treasure

• 1. The Ordinary World, 2. The Call to Adventure, 3. Refusal of the Call, 4. Meeting the Mentor, 5. Crossing the Threshold, 6. Tests, Allies, and Enemies, 7. Approach to the Inmost Cave, 8. Ordeal, 9. Reward, 10. The Road Back, 11. Resurrection, 12. Return with the Knowledge

• The stages of the Hero's Journey are as follows: 1. The Ordinary World, 2. The Call to Adventure, 3. Refusal of the Call, 4. Meeting the Mentor, 5. Crossing the Threshold, 6. Tests, Allies, and Enemies, 7. Approach to the Inmost Cave, 8. Ordeal, 9. Reward, 10. The Road Back, 11. Resurrection, 12. Return with the Elixir.

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Who is considered a Shakespearean hero?

• A Shakespearean hero is a protagonist in one of William Shakespeare's plays.

• A Shakespearean hero is a character in a novel written by William Shakespeare.

• A Shakespearean hero is a supporting character in one of William Shakespeare's plays.

• A Shakespearean hero is a villain in one of William Shakespeare's plays.

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Name one Shakespearean hero and their play.

• Macbeth

• Othello

• Romeo

• Hamlet

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What are the characteristics of an archetypal hero?

• Cowardice, selfishness, staying at home, no special power/ability, no moral code, no transformation/growth.

• Bravery, selflessness, journey/quest, special power/ability, moral code, transformation/growth

• Intelligence, greed, staying in one place, no special power/ability, lack of moral code, no transformation/growth.

• Fearlessness, self-centeredness, no journey/quest, no special power/ability, lack of moral code, no transformation/growth.

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Give an example of an archetypal hero in British literature.

• King Arthur

• Hamlet

• Robin Hood

• Beowulf

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What are the common traits of Shakespearean heroes?

• Flawed, possessing a tragic flaw, noble or of high social status, sense of honor, intelligent and witty, experiencing a downfall or tragedy

• Perfect, possessing no flaws or weaknesses, common or of low social status, lacking honor, unintelligent and dull, experiencing success and happiness.

• Flawed, possessing no tragic flaw, common or of low social status, lacking honor, unintelligent and dull, experiencing success and happiness.

• Perfect, possessing no flaws or weaknesses, noble or of high social status, lacking honor, unintelligent and dull, experiencing success and happiness.

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Name one tragic hero from Shakespeare's plays.

• Romeo

• Hamlet

• Macbeth

• Othello

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