Comparing Thor & Theseus

How are Theseus and Thor similar as hero archetypes in their stories?

• Both are motivated by personal revenge.

• Both face and overcome impossible odds to protect their people.

• Both rely solely on their physical strength to achieve their goals.

• Both seek glory for themselves above all else.

How does Theseus’ interaction with the Minotaur compare to Thor’s confrontation with Thrym?

• Both involve tricking their opponents into lowering their defenses.

• Both have physical confrontations where the heroes rely on strength and courage

• Both result in the opponents willingly surrendering.

• Both show the hero hesitating before striking.

What do Theseus’ and Thor’s battles reveal about the nature of good and evil?

• Evil is portrayed as cowardly and unwilling to confront heroes directly.

• Good must rely on tricks to match the physical strength of evil.

• Evil is shown as powerful but outsmarted by good.

• Evil forces not put up much of a fight against good.

What do the outcomes of the battles in both stories suggest about the archetype of the Battle of Good and Evil?

• Good always wins, but at a great cost to the hero.

• Evil can never be defeated by good, even if the hero is strong.

• Evil is defeated, but it remains an ongoing threat.

• Good wins because of the hero’s clever planning and help from others.

In both stories, how do the settings contribute to the archetype of the Battle of Good and Evil?

• The settings are symbolic of the heroes' inner conflicts.

• The settings isolate the heroes, forcing them to face evil alone.

• The settings heighten the tension by emphasizing danger and chaos.

• The settings provide safe spaces for the heroes to prepare for the battles.