the hero’s journey the case of finding nemo. the heroic cycle – finding nemo our hero: marlin
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Preparation Prepare mentally and/or physically Prepare materials
food, water, weapons, etc Get allies to go on journey with you
The Road of Trials Physical and psychological tests Tests/ordeals/trials Initiations Demons/monsters Obstacles/barriers
There may be many of these!
Crisis Salvation Despair Hit rock bottom No hope Loss of identity,
direction, etc.
Saved by another character or gift
Revelation/epiphany
Salvation in Finding Nemo Jellyfish field
It looked like Marlin’s bravery ended with the death of Dory and maybe himself. Yet, as grim as it looked, sea turtles rescue them, bring them back to health.
Swallowed by whale (this is the big moment) Saved by Dory (and Marlin ‘letting go’)
Has revelation/epiphany
Transformation Physical/Psychological Acceptance New perspective Become a better person Learns to let go.
Understands how to love, care, and trust.
The Treasure Internal or external Knowledge/abilities Wisdom/values Materials/wealth Alliances Qualities