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7:34 a 4 0000 ENGL 1010 - MWF Essay 1 Pro English 1010 CSULA Essay Prompt #1: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and the Hero's Journey Writing/Task: For your first major essay, | ask that you focus on improving your analytical skills as you examine the character of Batman in Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in connection with the Hero's Journey. Themes to consider are Discovery and Rediscovery; Living with Double Identities; Violence as a means of gaining peace; Morality; Hero/Villain Balance; Feminism. Readings: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is the story of one man's journey to discover his true self and find peace within it. Contflicted throughout most of his life, Bruce Wayne's mission never changes. Almost without volition, Bruce Wayne is drawn back into the crime fighting lifestyle and calling he had given up a decade earlier. Whether it is a conscious act of redemption or not, Bruce grapples with what he must do in order to make things right within himself and within the city of Gotham. Ultimately, only one identity can exist at one time, which is what Batman learns at the end as reembarks on the hero's journey. Wepic: Batman: The Dark Knight's central thesis is that social norms often break down in the absence of governmentally imposed order and that it takes a hero to make a difference. But this isn't a happy revelation. The fact that one man, like the Joker, can demolish governmental authority in Gotham and strain social order to the breaking point illustrates just how illusionary the foundation of order society and our comfortable lives actually are. Nevertheless, Batman is a hero, even though his milieu (social environment) is a violent hell, which complicates his hero's journey. In a well-developed, thesis-driven essay draft of 4 FULL-5 typed, double-spaced pages and using 3 specific direct quotes from the graphic novel, respond to of the following prompt: Joseph Campbell, a twentieth century expert on myths, developed the theory of the \"monomyth.\" According to Campbell, many of the most important stories told by a wide variety of world cultures share the same basic pattern, what he calls \"the hero's journey.\" Write an essay in which you examine how Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns reflects and connects to Campbell's hero's journey (monomyth). Of course, you will need to make an insightful argument about how Miller's narrative fits (or does not fit) Campbell's pattern, and why Batman following (or deviating) from the pattern might be important. Supplemental Readings: The Hero's Journey handout and any rescarched internet articles. Guidelines: You must use 3 significant direct quotes from the graphic novel in your essay in order to receive full credit. Your essay draft must be at least 4 FULL to 5 pages, typed and double-spaced, with 12-point font and 17 margins all around, a full heading on the first page and a header with last name and page number on all subsequent pages (MLA format). Your rough draft should be as long as your final draft, and also must be typed Due Dates: Friday, 9/20: First Draft Due in class (for peer review on laptop or device) Friday, 9/20: First Draft Due via EMAIL before 12:30am Professor's copy DO NOT EMAIL AS A PDF OR AS A FORMAT I CANNOT OPEN Friday, 9/27: Essay 1 Final DUE via EMAIL before 12:30am (6 Open Microsoft Word 7:35 ; (] | 000000 E1 DKR Breakdown Essay I Breakdown: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 11 ELEMENTS OF THE HERQO'S JOURNEY DISCUSSED IN CLASS!!! Italicize ALL references to the graphic novel AND properly. capitalize ALL character names P1 - Introduction - DO NOT USE PERSONAL PRONOUNS OR CONTRACTIONS 1. Introduce the graphic novel, the author, inker and colorist, and what your main idea is. 1 sentence Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, and Lyn Varley o EXAMPLE: = V for Vendetta by Alan Moore, David Lloyd, and Steve Whitaker is a graphic novel that deals with the everyday lives of citizens and the struggles they face in a dystopian and fascist society. 2. Provide background in the form of a BRIEF summary of the graphic novel in your own words. 3-4 sentences 3. Next, introduce the theme or themes you will be discussing. Follow that up by discussing the connection between your theme selection and the hero's journey - Do not list your 3 HJ elements here. 3-4 sentences . Thesis statement Present an expository thesis statement [Here is where you explain how the theme you have chosen is present in three elements of the hero's journey] 1 sentence. o EXAMPLES: = The lifestyle of a mid-80s rock star included playing concerts, living a wild life, and teasing his hair. = The relentless pursuit of the \"perfect body\" is an example of women trying to look their best, a struggle for control, and an acceptance and success. = V for Vendetta is a reflection of American society today and it can be seen through the thematic comparison of the state vs. the individual, memory, and individual freedom that they both share. - P2, 4, 6 Body Paragraphs DO NOT USE PERSONAL PRONOUNS OR CONTRACTIONS . Topic sentence Make it pithy connect it to thesis focus on ONE topic Which element of the hero's journey is present in the graphic novel? I sentence . Supporting evidence Now, explain how or why your selected element of the hero's journey is present in the graphic novel? Details 3-4 sentences . Bring in a quote to support YOUR explanation. o EXAMPLE: - 1 sentence = On page 114 panel 3, Commissioner Gordon is shown offering advice to Batman regarding the capture of the Joker: \"The quote itself\" (Miller). . Analyze and explain HOW the quote supports your selected element of the hero's journey regarding Batman's journey. 3-4 sentences . Conclude the paragraph by connecting back to the topic sentence. 1 sentence o NOTE: You are NOT discussing the theme in this paragraph. That is for the supplemental paragraph. N w &~ w P 3, 5, 7 Supplemental Paragraphs DO NOT USE PERSONAL PRONOUNS OR CONTRACTIONS 1. Follow up your main paragraph that discusses which element of the hero's journey is present in the graphic novel with a supplemental paragraph that explains the connection between the element of the hero's journey (6 Open Microsoft Word 7:35 a 4 000000 E1 DKR Breakdown clement of the hero's journey regarding Batman's journey. 3-4 sentences 5. Conclude the paragraph by connecting back to the topic sentence. | sentence o NOTE: You are NOT discussing the theme in this paragraph. That is for the supplemental paragraph. P 3, 5, 7 Supplemental Paragraphs DO NOT USE PERSONAL PRONOUNS OR CONTRACTIONS 1. Follow up your main paragraph that discusses which element of the hero's journey is present in the graphic novel with a supplemental paragraph that explains the connection between the element of the hero's journey and your theme. 10-11 sentences o NOTE: This is where you CONNECT the theme to the element of the hero's journey that you discussed in the previous paragraph. Paragraph 2 Which clement of the hero cy in the Dark Knight Returns? Follow the 5 steps of the body paragraph, This is where your quote from the graphic novel goes. DO NOT DISCUSS THE THEME IN THIS PARAGRAPH Paragraph 3 How does the element of the hero's journey you discussed in the previous paragraph connect to the theme you have chosen? This is where you would add a secondary source quote if needed. Does Batman follow or deviate from the hero's Jjourney element? Paragraph 4 Which clement of the hero's journey is present in the Dark Knight Returns? Follow the 5 steps of the body paragraph. This is where your quote from the graphic novel go DO NOT DI T PARAGRAPH Paragraph 5 How does the element of the hero's journey you discussed in the previous paragraph connect to the theme you have chosen? This is where you would add a secondary source quote if nesded. Does Batman follow or deviate from the hero's HEME IN THIS journey element? Paragraph 6 Which element of the hero's journey is present in the Dark Knight Returns? Follow the 5 steps of the body paragraph. This is where your quote from the graphic novel gocs DO NOT DISCUSS THE THEME IN THIS PARAGRAPH Paragraph 7 How does the element of the hero's journey you discussed in the previous paragraph conmect to the theme you have chosen? This is where you would add a secondary source quote if needed. Does Batman follow or deviate from the hero's Jjourney element? P8 Connecting all the pieces Personal Narrative DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS 1. Use this paragraph to explain why YOU belicve Batman is a hero and successfully completes or goes against the hero's journey and which element you feel should have been included in the graphic novel. This is your opportunity to make a personal statement on the topic, $0 you may use personal pronouns and to also discuss an HJ element you did not discuss in paragraphs 2-7. 10-11 sentences P9 Conclusion 5-8 sentences DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS 1. Restate your thesis don't repeat it - 1 sentence. 2. Synthesize your discussion points don't repeat them 1-2 sentences. 3. Why was this essay important? You may use personal pronouns in the conclusion - 2-4 sentences 4. Conclude with a conclusion strategy: - | sentence. o Pose a question. o Look to the future. o Challenge the reader. NOTE: List of personal pronouns to be avoided: we; us; our; you; me; my; I Essay 1 9 Paragraphs (6 Open Microsoft Word P3 Supplemental Paragraph 1 P4 Body Paragraph 2 Add a quote. This is the NO T T 7ONFE pAclop 4 000000 E1 DKR Breakdown Y LONCIUSION 3-3 SCMences Uy NU 1 UDLL CONTRACTIONS 1. Restate your thesis don't repeat it - | sentence. 2. Synthesize your discussion points don't repeat them 1-2 sentences. 3. Why was this essay important? You may use personal pronouns in the conclusion - 2-4 sentences 4. Conclude with a conclusion strategy: - | sentence. o Pose a question. o Look to the future. o Challenge the reader. NOTE: * List of personal pronouns to be avoided: we; us; our; you; me; mys I Essay 1 -9 Paragraphs LRI T TR T P1 - Introduction NO personal pronouns or contractions in the P2 Body Paragraph 1 Add a quote. first 7 paragraphs of the essay. P3 Supplemental Paragraph 1 P4 - Body Paragraph 2 Add a quote. This is the NO PERSONAL PRONOUN ZONE P5 Supplemental Paragraph 2 P6 Body Paragraph 3 Add a quote. P7 Supplemental Paragraph 3 e s e e ok e e ok e P8 Personal Narrative Paragraph You may use personal pronouns in P9 Conclusion these final two paragraphs No contractions NOTES: * NO Personal Pronouns in the first 7 paragraphs of the essay. o RESPECT the No Personal Pronoun Zone * DO NOT write more than 6 pages. * Italicize every reference to the graphic novel like this: o Batman: The Dark Knight Returns * Properly capitalize all character names: Batman, Joker, Robin, Mutant Gang, Mutant Leader, etc. * No contractions in the entire essay remove them. * Use proper MLA format. o There is no excuse for improper formatting. o Press TAB to indent paragraphs. o Format to center title Do not use the space bar or TAB to center title. * Include a creative title. * Follow the breakdown. * Use only the 11 hero's journey elements I discussed in class. * Do not confuse the HJ elements with the themes. * Essay draft must be 4 FULL to 5 pages and 9 paragraphs. * Press TAB to indent paragraphs. * Draft must be FULL and complete 4 FULL to 5 pages with 9 specific paragraphs. * PROOFREAD! 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