The Hero’s Journey
Hero of Star Wars Luke Skywalker
Ordinary World The hero’s normal world before the story begins Farm boy living with his aunt and uncle on home planet of Tantooine
Call to Adventure The hero is presented with a problem, challenge or adventure to undertake R2D2's holograph of Princess Leia: classic princess in distress
Meeting with the Mentor Hero meets a mentor to gain confidence, advice or training to face the adventure Obi Wan Kenobi is Luke’s guide Trains Luke to be a Jedi Knight
Magic Weapon and Faithful Companion Father’s Light Saber R2D2 & 3CPO, the loyal servants
Tests, Allies, Enemies The hero faces tests, meets allies, confronts enemies Tests: Rescue Princess Leia; Serpent in trash compacter Allies: Han Solo, the older brother/buddy Enemies: Darth Vader and Death Star
Final Stage Hero faces most dangerous meeting with death Luke fights Darth Vader Luke attacks the Death Star
Return Hero returns home and restores order within himself and his community Recognition of Luke and Han Solo by assembled rebel troops