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The Vision 1st: – Cup/bow – “Power to make live/power to destroy” (p.26)

The Vision 2 nd : – herb of power – “On the earth you shall make a nation live” / “Yours shall be the power of the white giant’s wing, the cleansing wind” (26, 27).

The Vision 3 rd : – pipe with spotted eagle – “You shall have the power from them who have awakened all the beings of the earth with roots and legs and wings” (27). – “Whatever sickens, you shall make well” (28).

The Vision 4 th : – bright red stick – “The living center of a nation…you shall save” (28) – “A cane to walk with and a people’s heart; and by your powers you shall make it blossom” (28). – Red road v black road (29) – “In four ascents you shall walk with power” (29).

The Vision 5 th: “All the wings of the air shall come to you, and they…shall be like relatives” (29). “Then an eagle soared above my head and fluttered there; and suddenly the sky was full of friendly wings all coming toward me” (30).

The Vision 6 th : “he that was the spirit of the Earth, and I saw that he was very old…” (30). “I knew that he was myself with all the years that would be mine.”

Flow of Ideas Myth Great VisionHero’s Journey Fundamental elements of culture Symbolism Black Elk’s Trials

Wrap-Up: Great Vision What does Black Elk’s Great Vision reveal about Sioux culture? What does Black Elk’s Great Vision reveal about the condition or circumstances of the Sioux during the time frame in which the story is set? What does Black Elk’s Great Vision reveal about his personal destiny or mission with regard to the larger Sioux culture or conditions?

Homework: Black Elk 2: Little Big Horn Reading and reading guide are on the blog. Due Monday. Please also bring computer Monday for Compass pre-test.

Writing: A fictional story based on the hero’s journey pattern Review features of Hero’s Journey Review assignment description Outline story