The Hero’s JourneyThe Hero’s Journey

How did we get here?How did we get here?

The Ordinary WorldThe Ordinary World

• The hero in his customary elementThe hero in his customary element– Sets tone of the storySets tone of the story– Sets up the dramatic questionSets up the dramatic question

• States the theme of the storyStates the theme of the story

Call to AdventureCall to Adventure

• Stakes of the game are establishedStakes of the game are established

• States the hero’s goalStates the hero’s goal

• The challenge is presented; they The challenge is presented; they can’t remain in the ordinary worldcan’t remain in the ordinary world

Refusal of the CallRefusal of the Call

• The Reluctant Hero The Reluctant Hero – Not committed to the journeyNot committed to the journey– May require a mentorMay require a mentor

• The MentorThe Mentor– Provides knowledgeProvides knowledge– Provides confidence for journeyProvides confidence for journey

Crossing the 1Crossing the 1stst Threshold Threshold

• The hero agrees to face the The hero agrees to face the challengechallenge

• Crossing into the Special WorldCrossing into the Special World– Crossing physical barriersCrossing physical barriers– Turning pointTurning point

Tests, Allies and EnemiesTests, Allies and Enemies

• The hero is presented with The hero is presented with challenges and testschallenges and tests– Makes allies and enemiesMakes allies and enemies– There are tests to prepare the hero for There are tests to prepare the hero for

the journeythe journey

• ““Getting to know you”Getting to know you”

Approach to the Inmost Approach to the Inmost CaveCave

• Confronts and prepares for achieving Confronts and prepares for achieving the goalthe goal

• The hero may suffer setbacksThe hero may suffer setbacks

The Supreme OrdealThe Supreme Ordeal

• Fortune hits rock bottomFortune hits rock bottom

• Life vs. death momentLife vs. death moment

• Hero faces greatest fearHero faces greatest fear

Reward (Seizing the Sword)Reward (Seizing the Sword)

• The hero celebratesThe hero celebrates

• The hero takes possession of the The hero takes possession of the rewardreward

The Road BackThe Road Back

• The hero returns to the Ordinary The hero returns to the Ordinary WorldWorld

• There is a change in characterThere is a change in character

ResurrectionResurrection

• Life vs. death momentLife vs. death moment

• Death gets one last shotDeath gets one last shot

• Shows the lessons learnedShows the lessons learned– MentorsMentors– AlliesAllies– EnemiesEnemies

• changechange

Return with the ElixirReturn with the Elixir

• The hero returns to the Ordinary The hero returns to the Ordinary World with some sort of treasureWorld with some sort of treasure

• The lesson learned = the ElixirThe lesson learned = the Elixir

Can you think of any Can you think of any movies that use a hero?movies that use a hero?

Take a few minutes and think Take a few minutes and think of a couple. We will then of a couple. We will then

share and discuss.share and discuss.

Examples:Examples:

• Star WarsStar Wars

• The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz

• CasablancaCasablanca

• Indiana JonesIndiana Jones

• James BondJames Bond

• TitanicTitanic