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2. Who is a Hero? The Heros Journey The Hero Separation Initiation Return Spotlight On: Stardust Tristan The Wizard of Oz Dorothy © Christie Rushenberg

3. Come from humble beginnings and end as someone great. They show the audience: What matters What has value What has meaning They are our teacher-by-example They have insight, knowledge, and value that we do not yet have. Menu © Christie Rushenberg

4. Separation The hero leaves his or her home in order to learn a lesson. Initiation The hero travels away from his or her present home and meets individuals who will help the hero learn the lesson. Return The hero returns back home or to a rightful position, having learned the lessons, and changes and/or saves the world. Menu © Christie Rushenberg

5. Separation Initiation Return First Threshold Return Threshold Unfamiliar World Familiar World © Christie Rushenberg

6. Separation Tristan must learn what true love is. Initiation Tristan crosses the Wall and meets Yvaine who teaches him about true love. Return Tristan gives his heart to Yvaine, kills the witch, and becomes king. Menu © Christie Rushenberg Clip 1Clip 2Clip 3Clip 4

7. Separation Dorothy must learn that there is no place like home. Initiation Dorothy travels to Oz and meets a series of characters who help her get back home Return Dorothy saves Oz from the witch and returns back to Kansas. Menu © Christie Rushenberg Clip 1Clip 2Clip 3Clip 4