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jeudi 4 septembre 2014

TL : Myths and Heroes

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-real-meaning-of-the-word-hero/

Vocabulary :http://www.franglish.fr/4notions/hero_sound/index.html

quotes for your oral

« The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else. » Umberto Eco
« Everyone’s a hero in their own way, in their own not that heroic way. » Joss Whedon, Zack Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, and Jed Whedon
« Heroing is one of the shortest-lived professions there is. »  Will Rogers
A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story. John Barth

I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom. Bob Dylan (1941 – )
A myth is a religion in which no one any longer believes. James Feibleman
 
Questions

Myths and Heroes

Who do you consider to be your hero? Why?
Is it a sportsperson, an actor, an artist, a pop star, a member of your family, an ordinary hero such as a fireman? Why is this person considered a role model?
What are his/her qualities?
Why are myths and heroes important to our society?
Do you think that myths and heroes can teach us a lesson?
Can you think of an anti-hero? Can you talk about their behaviour?

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