Overview and Relevance The purpose for reading Genesis is to better understand the foundational themes, allusions, and symbols that make up literature, film, and other popular culture references that surround us today. Objective Students will analyze the Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-3, by defining the elements that make it an archetype.

The Creation and The Fall The above picture is a representation of the painting The Creation of Adam. Who is the painter of this piece?

No, not this Michelangelo

Or, this Michelangelo

But, yes... This Michelangelo! Painter, Michelangelo, painted The Creation of Adam on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The Creation of Adam depicts a dynamic creator, cloaked in a billowing cape and surrounded by angels. God is shown reaching out to the creation made in His own image—Adam, the first man. In the full depiction, God is floating in the air, and Adam is rooted on the earth. What might be the significance of God's finger touching Adam's?

The Creation and The Fall is an Archetype Watch the following video to get a better idea of the term Archetype. This will help you answer the following questions. 8:30-12:50) First, repeat the word after me: archetype. Next, pair up, and talk through questions #1-4 while I walk around listening. I’ll be putting you on the spot shortly. 1. Based on the video of examples of various archetypes, develop a short definition for the word. 2. List all of the following that ARE related to the meaning of archetype? a) the color red b) lessons learned c) the setting d) antagonists and protagonists 3. True or False? Do all stories follow an archetype? 4. Think of movies you've watched and books you've read, name a type of character that is repeated through many different stories? (Hint: we learned about one type last week)

Pair Share Answers 1. Based on the video of examples of various archetypes, develop a short definition for the word. An archetype, also known as universal symbol, may be a character, a theme, a symbol or even a setting that often represent elements of human nature. 2. List all of the following that ARE related to the meaning of archetype? a) the color red b) lessons learned c) the setting d) antagonists and protagonists 3. True or False? Do all stories follow an archetype? False 4. Think of movies you've watched and books you've read, name a type of character that is repeated through many different stories? (Hint: we learned about one type last week) The “Hero” from the Hero's Journey.

Let's Test Your Understanding The last person in each row will get a dry erase board and eraser from the back desk for each person in their row. Categorize the following using these categories: (The Hero, The Villain, The Explorer, The Temptress) 1. Ursela from The Little Mermaid 2. Hercules 3. Mulan 4. The Evil Queen from Snow White 5. Anna from Frozen 6. Scar from The Lion King 7. Jafar from Aladdin 8. Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty

What did God say??? Throughout the first 3 chapters of Genesis, there are many contrasting elements. Let's see if we can map what some of these elements are and see how they contribute to the moral.

You Do Take 7 minutes and answer the questions below. If you had 3 or more characters incorrectly categorized on the formative, omit questions 4 and 5 to answer. I. From what tree does God forbid Adam to eat? II. What did the serpent say will happen if Eve eats the forbidden fruit. III. Why do you think the Bible suggests a garden as the ideal setting for human beings? IV. Do Adam and Eve become more human by the end of the story? Why or why not? V. What common problems of human existence does this section of Genesis help explain?

Exit Question Everyone can cite something that causes them to act on impulse without thinking rationally, regardless of the consequences. What is your temptation? Right your answer down on the apple cut-out to post to our classroom “Tree of Knowledge”.