Into the Abyss: April 5, 2017

Focus: What is the significance of the Underworld in the hero's journey, and how does this help us understand Chapter 7 in The Great Gatsby?

1. Warming up with the elements of the Abyss/Underworld in the hero's journey
(1st 7 minutes to set up background, then 54:00-1:05 for Underworld scene)

• What aspects of this setting suggest that it's a symbolic abyss/underworld?

• What is each hero's greatest fear and/or deepest need? How do they face these fears and needs in the Underworld?

• To what extent does each hero conquer his/her greatest fear and fulfill his/her deepest need in this scene?

• What part of each hero dies? 

• What part of each hero is reborn / transformed?

2. Reading Chapter 7 with a focus on the Underworld (or the hero's journey in general); as you journal, try using the Underworld questions above to guide you.

TOMORROW'S FISHBOWL LEADERS SHOULD USE THIS TIME TO PREPARE.

HW:
1. If you were absent the Thursday before spring break, please listen to my memoir feedback, fill out the reflective rubric, and return it to me today.

2. Finish reading and blogging on Chapter 7 by tomorrow; leaders should prepare their syllabus for fishbowl.

3. This Friday is the end of 12 weeks; all work from the past 6 weeks is due this Friday by 3:00 pm.