1. THE HERO’S JOURNEY
TEXTS:
Moana

2. The Journey The Departure
Events happen in the ordinary world, then extraordinary, then back again
The Return
The Initiation
The Innermost Cave
The Road of Trials

3. Ordinary vs. Extraordinary/known vs. unknown
- This is the home of the hero
- The hero feels comfortable in this environment and lives among people he knows
EXTRAORDINARY
- This is a world that is very different from the home of the hero
- The world may be magical or extraordinary in some way or simply unknown to the hero or uncomfortable for him or her

4. The Departure - Movement from ordinary/known to extraordinary/unknown
- The hero commits to moving forward
to embark on his journey

5. The initiation
- This is when the hero realizes that he/she is no longer in the “known” world
- It usually is the first obstacle in the new unknown world or first lesson the hero learns
- The hero may also meet a mentor or helper – usually someone who is older to guide them

6. The road of trials
- This is the step where the hero encounters many obstacles and situations he or she must fight or overcome.

7. The Innermost Cave - Happens in the extraordinary/unknown world
- After the hero enters the extraordinary
world, he or she is tested greatly, meeting
new allies and enemies, eventually leading
up to the innermost cave
- He or she may encounter doubt or feelings of uncertainty/lack of confidence

8. The Return - Movement from the extraordinary/unknown
world to the ordinary/known world
- After claiming whatever reward is made
available after the ordeal, the hero begins the
journey back home with the treasure/reward
- There may be an additional test/tests on the
way back home and all conflicts are resolved