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In the sections of this chapter you will do the following:
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| A PERSPECTIVE ON TRADITIONAL LITERATURE Distinguish between the two literary approaches to mythology. |
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Learn the psychological theories of folklore expressed by Freud and Jung. |
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Read how folklorists who are interested in structure view folktales. |
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Determine the value of folk literature from the viewpoint of children. |
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| FOLKTALES Read a definition of folktales. |
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Distinguish the features of the following folktale types: cumulative tales, pourquoi stories, beast tales, wonder tales, and realistic stories. |
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Identify the characteristics of these folktale elements: plot, structure, characterization, style, theme, and motifs. |
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Learn the purposes for using folktale variants. |
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| FABLES Determine sources throughout the world where fables have originated. |
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Learn the characteristics of fables. |
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| MYTHS Read a description of mythology. |
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Learn the distinguishing features of these forms of myth: creation, nature, and hero. |
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Determine the ways these mythologies differ: Greek and Norse. |
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| EPIC AND LEGENDARY HEROES Differentiate epics from other folk literature. |
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Read about these three epics: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Ramayana. |
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Read about medieval heroes. |
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| THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE Read the views that support teaching the Bible as literature. |