1. Monomyth or The Hero’s Journey
Preparation for The Odyssey
English I

2. By the end of this presentation you should…
Be able to define the term Monomyth (Hero’s Journey), understand the concept of an “archetype,” name and describe the traditional patterns of the monomyth, and identify use of the monomyth in popular culture.

3. The Monomyth Joseph Campbell- The Hero with a Thousand Faces
A.K.A- “The Hero’s Journey”
Archetype- A classic pattern or idea that can be seen to be repeated throughout history

4. The Characters: The Hero
Someone who…
Feels they lack some knowledge or experience
From whom something or someone has been taken
Dedicated their life to something bigger than themselves

5. The Characters: The Herald
Someone / something who…
Initiates the call to adventure (not necessarily a person)
Acts as a messenger or signal

6. The Characters: The Ally
Someone who
May also be or become a hero
Helps the hero
Sometimes serves as a sidekick throughout the journey

7. The Characters: The Mentor
Someone who
Has walked the hero’s path before
May appear only in memory

8. The Characters: Magical Helper
Someone or something who
Contains secret power or knowledge
May help the hero in the present or give knowledge for future help

9. Other Characters
The Shadow- represents our darkest desires or inner demons; often used by the enemy to trick the hero
The Shapeshifter- hides the true feelings and intentions and may trick the hero
The Trickster- disrupts the status quo; forces a change for either better or worse

10. The Steps of the Journey Part One
Ordinary World
Call to Adventure
Refusal of the Call
Meeting with the Mentor
Crossing the Threshold / Belly of the Whale
Road of Trials

11. The Steps of the Journey Part Two
Approaching the Innermost Cave
The Supreme Ordeal
The Sacred Marriage
Atonement and Death
Apotheosis
The Return