Write (or Draw) Now: Imagine the most wonderful place or situation you could be in. This is the place that makes you feel most content, or the situation which couldn’t get any better—a paradise, in every sense of the word. What would that look like? Through writing or drawing, depict what your own personal paradise would be. Then, answer the questions below: If this was presented to you, would you hesitate to take it? Why or why not? What would it take to change your mind?

Turn to page 882 “The Sirens” You will be reading this section on your own!

Temptation and the Hero’s Journey We always seem to want what is worst for us It is the “easy way out” In order to succeed, the hero must persevere and overcome this challenge, proving his/her dedication to the quest

Examples of Temptation

Examples of Temptation

In your groups, what other examples can you come up with?

Within your groups… Draft the temptation segment of your hero’s story Their journey is underway—then something happens and they are presented with a choice: give in to the temptation or continue with the quest? What is this temptation for your hero? Is it a place or a situation? What makes them decide to go on? Remember, your hero’s temptation should be the most ideal place or situation for them to be in Look for ways to fill in the gaps between your hero’s call to adventure and temptation How has their story progressed? What happens in between (what trials have they encountered so far)?