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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As discussed in Chapter 7, if an orphan becomes so dominated by a feeling of pain, what might the pain become?
2. Which archetype does Pearson use the Biblical Children of Israel represent?
3. To which of Pearson's archetypes is the ability to tell right from wrong essential?
4. From its negative side, which archetype does Pearson say can make people into heartless criminals?
5. Pearson says when orphans get to the point where they refuse to be rescued, they struggle to gain something. What do they struggle to gain?
Short Essay Questions
1. Which archetype does Pearson say is often featured in modern literature?
2. According to Pearson, what three aspects of personality must be respected throughout the hero's journey?
3. How does Pearson define "soul"? What is the importance of ego to a soul?
4. Explain the "shadow" discussed in this book, and give one example that Pearson gives of a shadow.
5. Explain the "death wish." Which archetype does Pearson say is associated with it and why?
6. What two important roles does Pearson say the Fool fulfills?
7. What is the role of God in Existentialist literature?
8. What is the role of the Seeker discussed in Chapter 10, and when does it initially become important?
9. Explain Pearson's thoughts about the "midlife crisis."
10. Who is Carl Jung, and what is his importance to this book?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the archetypes that Pearson says are needed for preparing for the journey discussed in the book. Explain the importance of each.
Essay Topic 2
Explain the metaphor of a king, his knight, his healer, and his jester that Pearson uses to relate the archetypes in this book.
Essay Topic 3
Explain what Pearson means by "claiming your myth." What challenges accompany it?
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