Alicia and Sarah take on satire and mythology through their discussion of the first two seasons of Good Omens. They discuss the supernatural, origins, and the nature of good and evil. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.
Literary terms of the week: Elements of myth
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Music by Craig Harmann
Cover art by Matt Holman
Show Notes:
Literary terms of the week:
Elements of a myth
Supernatural or nonhuman characters
Transformation or metamorphosis
Explanation of origins of life and natural world
Morality throughline (definitions of good and evil)
Fate and prophecy
A quest
What are we enjoying right now?
Alicia: Fourth Wing (Rebecca Yarros), Our Flag Means Death (Max)
Sarah: A Fever in the Heartland (Timothy Egan), Young Sheldon (Netflix)
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Chapter 4.12 - Elements of Mythology in Good Omens