Our QUESTIONS...

1) In what way did Theseus change the most: mentally, spiritually or mentally?

Theseus changed the most___? (raise hands)

2) How did the journey change what others think about him?

After each journey, he was looked up upon and honored.

3) What traits did Theseus have to help him through the journey?

Theseus was always determined.

4) What characters helped and hurt Theseus throughout his journey?

Hercules helped him. Phaedra hurt him. His father King Aegeus helped

him. Ariadne helped him.

5) When Theseus encounters a problem, how does approach it?

Theseus always entered a problem with confidnce and motivation.

IMPORTANT who's, whats, whens, wheres, hows, and whys

Who's:

King Minos- Declared 14 victims to fight the Minitour

Hercules- Cousin and his role-model

Aegeus- Theseus’ father who sent him to fight the Minitour

Minitour- A half bull half human who Theseus had to fight

Ariadne- King Minos’s daughter and his Theseus' wife

Phaedra- Ariadne’s sister, and his second wife

Hippolytus-Theseus’ son

What's:

Journeys to Athens, kills the Minitour, falls in love twice, banishes his son.

When:

The history of Greek Gods and mythology has the time period of occurring through the 1st and 2nd centuries.

Where:

The story occurs in Athens and Crete.

How:

Theseus was very brave, so he became a Athenian hero.

Why:

Theseus made his journeys to save King Minos from destroying Athens and innocent victim’s from the Minitour.

To Make an Allusion

With the information below, it is easy to make an allusion to the story. Also viewing the important whos, whats, whens, wheres, hows, and whys will help.

*What does Theseus look like?

This is a question many would ask. Through old tales and inferences we have discovered Theseus is a very strong and muscular-looking man. He is very tall, and has deep set features. These traits helped people see him as a good leader, and helped him defeat the Minitour.

*What symbols represent Theseus?

A bull represents Theseus because he defeated one, also he is strong like one. A lion symbolizes him because they are fearless, and they are good leaders. They like to take risks to survive. A car could also represent him because he is often refueled(gas) after hard times. He always regains his confidence.

How does the Story Change him Spiritually, Mentally, and Physically?

Spiritually: When Theseus's wife Phaedra fell in love with his son/her stepson he was changed. We infer that this problem must have changed his spirit and view of love, because the story does not tell of him falling in love again. His belief of love had been damaged.

Mentally: Theseus changed from his many mistakes and his many successes. Luckily, his successful times took over and brought him to have a powerful, and smart mindset to be a good leader. He learned from the negative mental changes and got new ideas. Defeating the Minitour brought him the biggest mental change. This success brought him confidence.

Physically: Theseus changed physically when King Lycomedes killed him. Theseus is known to be a Demi-God though, so his spirit was still very alive. This physical change brought people to recognize him in a different way. They honored him.

How is his journey literal? How is his journey metaphorical or symbolic?

Theseus' journey is literal because he accomplishes many dangerous adventures and becomes a powerful leader. He showed bravery and confidence throughout the story that payed off in the end.

Theseus' journey is metaphorical because he was at a battle against what most thought was impossible to accomplish. He killed the undefeated Minitour with bare hands, and nobody thought he could do it.

Theseus' journey is symbolic because he showed determination to become successful even through many struggles. He decided to learn from his problems. So he symbolizes power and determination.

Outline of the Story of Theseus

1. Theseus was born a great Athenian hero.
2. He grew up in Southern Greece with his mother.
3. His father was King Aegeus. When Theseus was old enough, he traveled to the city to meet him.
4. His father was about to poison him, afraid he would become too powerful. But when Theseus showed him the knife that he had given him a long time ago, the king declared him his heir.
5. The king sent Theseus on a journey to kill the Minitour: Half-Bull, Half-Human. Seven maidens and seven men had to go to Crete as victoms of the Minitour. King Minos wanted revenge because a bull had killed/defeated his own son, Androgeus.
6. Minos' daughter, Ariadne, fell in love with Theseus. They were to get married if he survived the Minitour.
7. Theseus found the monster sleeping and killed it.
8. Ariadne died on the way back.
9. Theseus forgot to raise the white sail. So his father jumped into the sea, which is now known as the Aegean Sea.
10. Theseus returned and ruled the Athens. He married Ariadnes sister, Phaedra.
11. Phaedra fell in love with her step-son, Hippolytus, when they came to visit him. She decided to kill herself, and she left a note that said Hippolytus violated her.
12. Theseus banished his innocent son from the land.
13. Artemis revealed the truth, but Hippolytus had already been killed at sea. Soon, a friend of Theseus, King Lycomedes, killed him for unknown reasons.