Shrek’s Journey An Archetypal Story Pattern (ark-uh-tie-pull)

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Shrek’s Journey An Archetypal Story Pattern (ark-uh-tie-pull)

Hero’s Journey  Some crisis occurs.  Hero becomes an outcast. Separates from home

How does Shrek leave home?

The “Night See Journey” Begins  Dark and dangerous  Filled with new experiences  Filled with challenges

What dangers does Shrek face?

The Journey Continues  Hero is given a talisman Magical object Powerful Wanted by many others Can be used for good and evil

What is Shrek’s talisman?  Does a talisman exist in this story?

Could Fiona be the talisman?

The Journey Continues  Hero will meet one or more characters who challenge him/her.  Help the character become more heroic.

Who does Shrek meet?  Donkey  Fiona  Lord Farquaad  Dragon

What does he learn from each one?

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

What is Donkey’s role?

The Hero Has A Guide  Appears early in the story  Gives important information to hero  Leads hero away from traps

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?

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

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?

Lord Farquaad

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.

After the Task

Hero Returns Home  Changed and improved because of the journey.

There’s no place like home.

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.