The Hero’s Journey How did we get here?

The Ordinary World The hero in his customary element The hero in his customary element –Sets tone of the story –Sets up the dramatic question States the theme of the story States the theme of the story

Call to Adventure Stakes of the game are established Stakes of the game are established States the hero’s goal States the hero’s goal The challenge is presented; they can’t remain in the ordinary world The challenge is presented; they can’t remain in the ordinary world

Refusal of the Call The Reluctant Hero The Reluctant Hero –Not committed to the journey –May require a mentor The Mentor The Mentor –Provides knowledge –Provides confidence for journey

Crossing the 1 st Threshold The hero agrees to face the challenge Crossing into the Special World –C–C–C–Crossing physical barriers –T–T–T–Turning point

Tests, Allies and Enemies The hero is presented with challenges and tests The hero is presented with challenges and tests –Makes allies and enemies –There are tests to prepare the hero for the journey “Getting to know you” “Getting to know you”

Approach to the Inmost Cave Confronts and prepares for achieving the goal Confronts and prepares for achieving the goal The hero may suffer setbacks The hero may suffer setbacks

The Supreme Ordeal Fortune hits rock bottom Fortune hits rock bottom Life vs. death moment Life vs. death moment Hero faces greatest fear Hero faces greatest fear

Reward (Seizing the Sword) The hero celebrates The hero celebrates The hero takes possession of the reward The hero takes possession of the reward

The Road Back The hero returns to the Ordinary World There is a change in character

Resurrection Life vs. death moment Life vs. death moment Death gets one last shot Death gets one last shot Shows the lessons learned Shows the lessons learned –Mentors –Allies –Enemies change change

Return with the Elixir The hero returns to the Ordinary World with some sort of treasure The hero returns to the Ordinary World with some sort of treasure The lesson learned = the Elixir The lesson learned = the Elixir

Can you think of any movies that use a hero? Take a few minutes and think of a couple. We will then share and discuss.

Examples: Star Wars Star Wars The Wizard of Oz The Wizard of Oz Casablanca Casablanca Indiana Jones Indiana Jones James Bond James Bond Titanic Titanic