1. The Journey of the Hero

2. Historical Background
Theory based on the non-fiction book written by Joseph Campbell entitled The Hero with a Thousand Faces (1949)
Theory = important myths from around the world share the same fundamental structure
Campbell used works of early 20th century theorists to develop his model of the hero
Borrowed term of “monomyth” from James Joyce

3. Basic Journey Hero begins in ordinary world
Receives a call to enter the unusual world
Hero faces a choice
If chooses to answer call – will face trials
Hero (hopefully) survives severe challenges
If survives, achieves great gift, or “boon”
Hero may choose to return to ordinary world
May face more challenges

4. Three Main Stages
Departure or Separation
Initiation
Return