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Myths and heroes
Myths and heroes<o:p></o:p>
Myths <o:p></o:p>
- A traditional story involving or supernatural heroes<o:p></o:p>
- A tale / a fable<o:p></o:p>
- A legend or an urban legend (manga’s)<o:p></o:p>
- Folklore<o:p></o:p>
- A popular myth / a symbol / a role model<o:p></o:p>
- A political myth<o:p></o:p>
- A sacred narrative<o:p></o:p>
- An illusion / a lie<o:p></o:p>
- Used to give models / to teach<o:p></o:p>
- A story played by heroes<o:p></o:p>
- Are about civilization <o:p></o:p>
Heroes<o:p></o:p>
- A person of superhuman qualities who is admired for his / her courage outstanding achievement<o:p></o:p>
- A fictional / real hero<o:p></o:p>
- A generous hero (philanthropist)<o:p></o:p>
- A saviour<o:p></o:p>
- The new heroes (icons, superstars, sportsmen, self-made men…)<o:p></o:p>
- So you want to follow<o:p></o:p>
- Have you got a goal<o:p></o:p>
- Makes us dream<o:p></o:p>
- Have exceptional qualities<o:p></o:p>
- So who puts her / his life in danger for the good of mankind<o:p></o:p>
Oprah Winfrey<o:p></o:p>
- A TV show host : invitees celebrities, for a confession è consecration<o:p></o:p>
- A producer<o:p></o:p>
- The most influential US woman<o:p></o:p>
- One the richest woman<o:p></o:p>
- She has been a show host for about 30 years<o:p></o:p>
- She is a loved, talented, charismatic, respected, generous, self-made woman, careful, kind-hearted, helpful, devoted, compassionated and committed <o:p></o:p>
- She supported Barack Obama and probably offered him victory<o:p></o:p>
- She is the richest African American woman of the 20th century<o:p></o:p>
- She is the greatest US philanthropist in the US history<o:p></o:p>
- She is the world’s only black billionaire<o:p></o:p>
Film “Looking For Eric” Ken Loach 2009<o:p></o:p>
The film is a social realist comedy<o:p></o:p>
There are 2 Eric’s<o:p></o:p>
Eric :<o:p></o:p>
- is a middle-aged Manchester postman<o:p></o:p>
- is depressed, on the verge of a nervous breakdown<o:p></o:p>
- is struggling, to cope with his own life<o:p></o:p>
- is divorced for 20 years (Lily)<o:p></o:p>
- is single but he’s got a full custody of 2 stepsons who are drifting into crime<o:p></o:p>
- is an anti-hero<o:p></o:p>
- is talking to himself<o:p></o:p>
- was looking at a full-length poster and after he has hallucination<o:p></o:p>
- is smoked weeds / pot , he gets stoned / high<o:p></o:p>
- a floor board<o:p></o:p>
- needs motivation / guidance / to be on the right path<o:p></o:p>
Eric Cantona :<o:p></o:p>
- is a role model / a myth / a hero / a legend<o:p></o:p>
- makes Eric open the trunk and his life with Lily<o:p></o:p>
- makes Eric confront / face his past, his story<o:p></o:p>
- is a psychological help<o:p></o:p>
- is a therapist / a coach / a trainer/<o:p></o:p>
- is mocking himself<o:p></o:p>
- try to trigger a reaction<o:p></o:p>
The film are a duality between : <o:p></o:p>
- fantasy / reality<o:p></o:p>
- dreamworld / realism<o:p></o:p>
- myth / reality<o:p></o:p>
Textes complémentaires:<o:p></o:p>
- the King’s speech<o:p></o:p>
- Barack Obama’s Victory Speech – November 6th 2012<o:p></o:p>
- “What a great job” (Steve Jobs / Thomas Edison)<o:p></o:p>
Problématiques pour l’Oral de terminale :<o:p></o:p>
- How to differenciate a hero from an ordinary person ?<o:p></o:p>
- How to differnciate a hero from a myth ?<o:p></o:p>
- How can a hero become a myth ?<o:p></o:p>
- How can a myth or a hero influence an ordinary person or an entire society ?<o:p></o:p>
- How did the notion of myths and hero evolve throughout centuries ?<o:p></o:p>
- What makes a hero ?<o:p></o:p>
- Is a myth only built from heroes ?<o:p></o:p>
- How can ordinary people become heroes / myths after their death ?<o:p></o:p>
- Would rather copy your heroes or exceed them ?<o:p></o:p>
- Why do people need myths and heroes in their life ?<o:p></o:p>
- Is it better to be a hero or to be a myth ? <o:p></o:p>
- Is it good to dream of being a hero or a myth ?<o:p></o:p>
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1thibautJeudi 26 Décembre 2013 à 22:58Bonjour, dit on "a hero" ou "an hero" ?Répondre-
lafandemusic1994Vendredi 15 Août 2014 à 09:41A hero
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