https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675 How does the author develop each of these themes? Cite evidence from the text. (You must post under each theme: 5 total posts) en-us 2019-01-25 12:25:59 UTC 2019-02-27 00:59:39 UTC hello@padlet.com terra_smith https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326227698 1. Perform your own research and locate several different texts that explore the meaning and significance of the Grail. 
2. Research and locate artwork featuring the Holy
Grail and/or its associated symbols, such as the letter M and the chalice.
3. Examine the text and explain how Teabing and Langdon challenge and expand
Sophie’s initial understanding of the Grail. What are the larger implications of these new revelations about the Grail? How could they challenge existing institutions and religious understandings?]]> 2019-01-31 12:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326227698 terra_smith https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326228557 1. Go back through the text and locate several different symbols that represent the sacred feminine. Which symbols did you choose to locate? Why? How old are these symbols? What sort of meanings do they have? Have the meanings changed throughout time?
2. The sacred feminine has
been marginalized by various forces and groups throughout history. According to the text, which factions are primarily behind this devaluing of the sacred feminine,
and why do these groups perceive it as a threat?
3. Disney movies are infused with the sacred feminine.Through your own symbologist lens, examine several mainstream films, Disney-produced or otherwise, and identify allusions and metaphors related to the sacred feminine.]]> 2019-01-31 12:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326228557 terra_smith https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326229381 1. An archetype is a universal symbol that can be found in many works of literature as character types, literal symbols, situations, and patterns. Search for evidence of several archetypes such as the hero, the villain, the mother figure,
or the quest in The Da Vinci Code. What evidence can you find of their existence?
2. Examine the appearances,
both literal and figurative, of blood in the text. How does blood function as a symbol
in The Da Vinci Code?
3. Research some of the mathematical concepts mentioned in the novel such as PHI,
the Divine Proportion, and the Fibonacci sequence. What are these concepts? In what ways do they generate suspense, affect
mood, and advance the plot of the novel?]]> 2019-01-31 12:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326229381 terra_smith https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326230373 1. During his conversation with Sophie Neveu, Teabing states, “History is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the
winner writes the history books—books which glorify their own cause and disparage the conquered foe. . . . By its very nature, history is always a one-sided account”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? Also, how is
Teabing’s statement about history reflected in other parts of the book?
2. Despite the book’s fictional status, a “Fact” page is included at the beginning of the
book. How does the information on this page affect the reader’s perception of the
rest of the novel?
3. Choose a setting, such as King’s College, the Temple Church, Westminster Abbey, Rosslyn Chapel, etc., and research its historical background and associated legends. Analyze how its background is discussed in The Da Vinci Code, and how various characters in the text supplement or alter that setting with new historical information.]]> 2019-01-31 12:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326230373 terra_smith https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326231424 1. Select several main characters and trace how their individual narratives are shaped by, and intersect with, some of the religious organizations in the text. How do the Vatican, Opus Dei, and the Priory affect and influence the main characters in The Da Vinci Code?
 2. Langdon exclaims, “The Priory believes that Constantine and his male successors successfully converted the world from matriarchal paganism to patriarchal
Christianity by waging a campaign of propaganda that demonized the sacred feminine.” According to the text, how did the Priory, and specific members such as Leonardo da Vinci, promote the sacred feminine and push back against patriarchal Christianity? 
3. How do Bishop Aringarosa, Silas, Opus Dei, and the Vatican interpret
Catholicism? Compare and contrast the religious viewpoints of these different characters and organizations.]]> 2019-01-31 12:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/326231424 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327062526 (1) As we know in the book "The Da Vinci Code," the holy grail is where the tomb of Mary Magdalene and within are secret documents. Even though that is the depiction in the book, in the real world there are other accounts on what is the holy grail. The count about the holy grail legend was told in a text called " Conte de Grail," by Frenchman, Chretien de Troyes. He says that the holy grail was indeed the cup of Christ. However, there are several other accounts that states that the holy grail is actually is a precious stone fell from the sky. All in all stone or cup the holy grail is a vessel of promising eternal youth, riches, and happiness to which ever holds it in their possession. ]]> 2019-02-03 15:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327062526 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327066485 (1) Teabing's statement about history should surely spark up an argument.I agree with Teabing on the part where he states " By it's true nature, history is always a one-sided account." The reason on why I agree upon this statement is it's is always true that there two stories in any situation. At times we usually take one side and never hear out the other side. To some they automatically make decision one who side to be on based on background knowledge. Teabing's statement can be seen reflecting throughout the book. For example, detective Fache made a decision that Robert Langdon was the killer just because his name was written on the floor by Sauniere. When Langdon arrived all Fache was thinking about was when was the best time to arrest him, he never bother what Langdon had to say about the crime. ]]> 2019-02-03 15:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327066485 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327070169 (3) Catholicism is the faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church. Bishop Aringarosa is the head of the Opus Dei, it is a secretive and more extreme type of Catholicism. Therefore it means it has strict guidelines and do anything for god's sake. Silas follows Bishop Aringarosa practices and becomes a monk of the Opus Dei, he is now the Bishop's right hand man. The reason why Silas follows the Bishop's orders is because he was the mentor and father figure when he was young.  However, the Vatican in the book separated from Opus Dei so it can bring its practices more up to date with modern society. ]]> 2019-02-03 16:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327070169 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327256064 Opus Dei’s bélica with the church were that he thought of himself as a prelaturw that helps people seek for holiness in their daily life and bishop he used to get excited about church but his past makes him not want to think about it, Silas has lots of sins and he used to self harm himself and he would say “pain is good.” All had sometime of connection with the church also Vatican. ]]> 2019-02-04 12:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327256064 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327257201 Sacred feminine are in some movies in this case moana is a perfect Disney movie example for sacred feminine. Getting on a boat was a masculine activity no woman was allowed to get on a boat and fight. Moana took the risk to get that magical stone back. This was power of moana and a woman’s strength. ]]> 2019-02-04 12:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327257201 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327258945 3) Throughout many Disney princess movies there is a sense of sacred femininity. For instance, in the movie, Mulan, confronts battling feminine stereotypes head on and throughout the movie the protagonist Mulan shows that she can do anything a man can do. Mulan proves she is as strong and can fight like men but because of the rules she has to blend in by dressing as a man.]]> 2019-02-04 12:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327258945 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327260367 It symbolises some type of secret of when Mary Magdalene bore a child of Jesus. Many describe it as the grail of wisdom in the book it’s not an object. It looks like a vessel maybe a chalice during the last supper held by Christ.]]> 2019-02-04 12:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327260367 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327566670 1)In the “Da Vinci Code,the holy grail is said to be the tomb of Mary Magdalene(said to be the wife of Jesus) and contains secret documents related to the bloodline of the of Christ.however there are various other accounts on what exactly the holy grail is,such as the various Arthurian legends that state that the grail was a cup used by Christ in the last supper,similar accounts follow this description.in conclusion,the holy grail still serves as mysteric relic of the past.

]]> 2019-02-04 22:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327566670 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327571451 .In response to Teabing’s Statement,i have to agree with him as no matter what there are always two sides to any coin,as in people tend to hear one side and disregard the other.for example, our history books talk about both world wars but do so through the US’s point of View,they completely don’t mention the loser’s side on the war.as for an example in the text,in the beginning of the book,Fache decided that langdon was the killer due to saniuire’s message and never bothered to hear what langdon had to say.

]]> 2019-02-04 22:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327571451 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327576756 Being the head of Opus Dei,Bishop Aringarosa practices a strict version of Catholicism,Silas being under the Bishop’s care practices it as well.However the Vatican practices Catholicism that is most similar to the one practiced by millions today. ]]> 2019-02-04 23:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327576756 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327590709 2) In the book the Catholic Church were the main ones who devalued the sacred feminine.They devalued the sacred feminine because they didn't want women have power and the fact that a women and her child might be the "Holy Grail" made them more angry to devalue the sacred feminine. ]]> 2019-02-05 00:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327590709 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327591632 2) In the book "blood" is used figuratively by the word 'SANGREAL"  meaning the "Holy Grail" and literally by stating that there might have been a Bloodline to Jesus. ]]> 2019-02-05 00:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327591632 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327592120 1) I agree with the statement that he made that when two cultures clash, the winning side ends up deciding what goes down in history and making them seem that they had the right mind set and that is why they won. In the book this is shown by making Mary Magdalene was made seen as a bad person and not someone that would marry Jesus or be romantically involved with him.]]> 2019-02-05 00:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327592120 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327605227 1. The Holy Grail is described an object of mystery and fascination. However, in "The Da Vinci Code" the Holy Grail was described as the tomb of Mary Magdalene (Jesus' wife) and also contained some secret documents. There are also many different meaning to what the Holy Grail truly is; some legends stated that it was the cup that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper before he was crucified.]]> 2019-02-05 01:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327605227 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327606967 2. When the monk Silas approahed Jacques Sauneire, the museum's curator and demanded to know where the Holy Grail was kept. After he was told, Silas insist and shoots him and leave. With a few minutes left to live, Sauniere paints a pentacle on his stomach with his own blood and positioned himself in the center re-creating the "Da Vinci's Virturian Man". ]]> 2019-02-05 02:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327606967 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327608699 2. Da Vinci painting the Mona Lisa depicts a hidden message between the layers of paint. He was in tune with the balance between male and female. he believed the human soul could not be enlightened unless it had both male and female elements. On the other hand, the Priory's tradition of goddess worship is based on a belief that powerful men in the early Christian church conned the world and spread lies that was successful in pagan beliefs that had reverence for goddesses and the female to a Christianity that values the masculine and demonized the sacred feminine. ]]> 2019-02-05 02:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327608699 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327611573 2. In the Catholic Church powerful men "conned" the world by spreading lies. They did not want the women to have any power over them so they devalued the sacred feminine.  ]]> 2019-02-05 02:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327611573 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327715168 The Holy Grail is described to be an mysterious & precious object. It was apparently described in the book as the tomb of Mary Magdalene, the wife of Jesus Christ. But it also contained secret documents that had to do with the heritage of Christ. The Holy Grail could have also been the cup Jesus drank from on the Last Supper.]]> 2019-02-05 12:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327715168 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327720033 1) In the book, the Holy Grail is is referred as the "Sangreal" or bloodline of Christ. Literally, this means the blood of Christ flows through the children descended from him and Mary Magdelene. The blood is a symbol of spiritual truth. Before Sauniére died, he would use his blood to leave clues behind about the Holy Grail on his body.]]> 2019-02-05 12:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/327720033 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/328003801 Blood functions as a symbol in many ways through the text. For example, Jacques Sauniere used blood as a pathway. For example, 
once was the message was written, many other things occurred. Blood also plays as a source of time. Throught the story

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The Holy Grail as described in "The Da Vinci Code" is the tomb of Mary Magdalen who we also know as jesus wife.It is said that the holy grail holds and stores secret documents relating to jesus bloodline.The Holy Grail has been an object of mystery and fascination ,it is subject to a large account of myths and legends. Other accounts believe the holy grail to be the cup from which christ drank from at the last supper and that Joseph used to collect jesus blood for crucifixion.Along the years the cup has been described as many things, a dish,chalice,platter,and even a stone,so it's hard to tell which is the true version of the holy grail.]]> 2019-02-05 22:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/328050205 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/328061178 3
The sacred feminine is something we see displayed everywhere we see it in our everyday life,we hear about it ,and we even see it on Tv.One of my favorite disney movies Mulan proves to show the sacred feminine throughout.To save her father from going out to war she disguises herself as a man to take her fathers place in the army.By doing all the thing that women were told not to do, she proved that women are just as strong and powerful as men.From being told what she couldn't do she used that as motivation to do above and beyond any man around her

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Teabing states that there are always two sides to any coin, people usually don't really like to hear both sides of a situation, they just want to hear what they want or what they agree with.In the book we can see this occurring when Fache decided that langdon was guilty from just seeing one piece of evidence from a bigger picture,he was ready to arrest Langdon without even hearing or understanding his side to the story.We also see in the book and through history how Mary Magdalene was portrayed as a 🤬 or as a easy type of woman people judged her but never stopped to listen and or research  her side to find out if everything being said about her was even true.

]]> 2019-02-06 23:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/328537848 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/329004376 1. Teabing states that "history is written by the winners" I agree because most of the time with history is very one sided. History is mostly told from the perspective of someone winning or conquering another foe in  battle or war. The time in the book where he showed history is when he told langdon and sophie about how jesus was hiding his marriage with Mary Maglene because of the fact both of them had royal families.]]> 2019-02-07 22:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/329004376 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/329008889 2.The hero was Langdon because when Sophie's  grandfather Langdon was only person he trusted
The villian was Silas because he killed a lot people. 
The mother was Mary not a lot of people knew it was a female in The Last Supper also jesus's wife.
The quest was Sophie because she was eager to find out what her grandfather left behind.]]> 2019-02-07 22:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/329008889 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/329011131 A Disney movie that would be an example of "sacred feminine" would be Mulan. Mulan is a great example because, Mulan joined the army in which it was only for men. She showed her family and her community that nothing is secluded to a singular gender.]]> 2019-02-07 22:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/329011131 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/330293843 1) In the "Da Vinci Code", the Holy Grail was mistaken to be the chalice from which the Christ drunk from in the Last Supper. It has been used metaphorically for a woman named Mary Magdalene, who carried the child of Christ. It was actually the place where the tomb of Mary Magdalene lies and where the secret of the documents have been preserved.]]> 2019-02-12 12:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/330293843 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/330636632 2019-02-13 01:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/330636632 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/332478765 2019-02-18 22:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/332478765 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/332478895   The Holy Grail was rumored to be the cup Jesus Christ to share wine with his 12 disciples during the last supper. ]]> 2019-02-18 22:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/332478895 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335694056 2019-02-27 00:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335694056 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335695745 2019-02-27 00:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335695745 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335696611 My response kept automatically posting I had to do 3 separate ones. ]]> 2019-02-27 00:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335696611 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335697953 I do believe that history is written by the victors because who ever dominates and wins a war or colonizes a country they arent going to glorify whomever they defeat. History is usually one sided and many people believe that the bible is as well. Historians wouldn't want the secrets of Mary Magdeline to be revealed so they didnt let her existence get out and "ruin" the image of Jesus because of what people would think. Teabings views are displayed in earlier parts of the book when The Knights' historical relevance was being told. When they won their invasion they were able to continue to protect the "holy grails" real meaning. ]]> 2019-02-27 00:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335697953 https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335701204 1) Silas is a committed follower of Opus Dei and is strongly influenced by the teacher to find the Holy Grail. He is shaped by his attachment to his religion because of his strong love for those who he thinks he owes. He goes above and beyond and is willing to 🤬 if needed although that isnt what Christianity stands for at all. That just goes to show his love and commitment to a task given to him. Secret organizations such as Opus Dei are deemed to be all holy but can have some extreme secrets that are worthy or 🤬 to be kept hidden. The main characters are loyal to their membership to these organizations and that shows how their relationships are connected.]]> 2019-02-27 00:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/terra_smith/spbe10n85675/wish/335701204