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Shrek’s Journey
An Archetypal Story Pattern
(ark-uh-tie-pull)
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Hero’s Journey
Some crisis occurs. Hero becomes an outcast.
Separates from home
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How does Shrek leave home?
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The “Night See Journey” Begins
Dark and dangerous Filled with new experiences Filled with challenges
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What dangers does Shrek face?
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The Journey Continues
Hero is given a talisman Magical object Powerful Wanted by many others Can be used for good and evil
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What is Shrek’s talisman?
Does a talisman exist in this story?
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Could Fiona be the talisman?
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The Journey Continues
Hero will meet one or more characters who challenge him/her.
Help the character become more heroic.
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Who does Shrek meet?
Donkey Fiona Lord Farquaad Dragon
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What does he learn from each one?
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Hero’s Sidekick
Often accompanied by an animal Uses animal’s sensitivity to warn or guide hero Shows hero valuable information Helps hero make important decisions
Often introduced as character(s) who provide hero with an early challenge or scare Help the hero see dangers Provide the hero with solutions
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What is Donkey’s role?
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The Hero Has A Guide
Appears early in the story Gives important information to hero Leads hero away from traps
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Who is Shrek’s Guide?
Fiona? Donkey? What important information does Fiona or
Donkey give Shrek? How does Fiona or Donkey help Shrek
escape danger?
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Hero Faces Test of Worthiness
Hero meets someone powerful. Hero needs help from this person. Powerful person tests the hero by asking
him/her to complete a task
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Shrek’s Test
Who was Shrek’s powerful person? What task did this person ask Shrek to
complete? How would this task prove Shrek’s
worthiness?
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Lord Farquaad
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After the Task
Hero completes task; thus, All powerful person must now help hero. All powerful person usually helps hero
understand the lessons learned on the journey.
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After the Task
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Hero Returns Home
Changed and improved because of the journey.
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There’s no place like home.
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Influence on Modern Literature
Get into pairs Brainstorm a list of any other stories which
follow this same archetypal pattern Don’t just list the other Shrek movies
Pairs will share list with class.