Tiles
voyage and return
tragedy
rebirth
rags-to-riches
overcoming the monster
pairs
king lear by william shakespeare: an aging king steps down from the throne and slowly goes
insane. during that time, others compete for the throne. ultimately, most of the characters
are killed.
great expectations by charles dickens: an orphan goes to live in the home of a wealthy
woman, who him earn an apprenticeship with a blacksmith.
alice in wonderland by lewis carroll: a young girl falls down a rabbit hole and encounters a
variety of creatures and challenges as she attempts to return home.
beowulf, a brave danish warrior accepts the challenge of defeating the monster grendel in
order to protect his country.
a christmas carol by charles dickens: a mean-spirited old man laments the holiday season.
however, after several ghosts visit him, he realizes the importance of family and friends. he
buries his mean-spiritedness and changes his ways.