1. THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY
WARM-UP:
Define stereotype. Think about the culture here at Strayer and list 4-5 stereotypes that you see exist. Record these in your spiral notebook.

2. THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY Stereotypes found at Strayer:
Jocks 2. 3. 4.

3. THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY
Now define “archetype.”

4. THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY
An archetype is a character, symbol, story pattern, or other element that is common to human experience across cultures. It is something seen in literature for thousands of years, regardless of area, culture, or language.

5. THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY
Examples of archetypes:
underdog
hero
damsel in distress
stepmother
fairy godmother
trickster
scapegoat
happy ending
villain
giant monster

6. THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY
According to Joseph Campbell, a hero’s journey is archetypal because all heroes’ journeys follow a similar pattern.
Campbell describes the journey in three stages with various steps in each stage.
Campbell’s journey can be applied to many heroes in movies/books with which you are familiar.

7. 3 Stages of Hero’s Journey:
Stage 1 = Departure
Stage 2 = Initiation
Stage 3 = Return

8. Stage 1 = Departure Step In my own words… The Call to Adventure
An ordinary person finds out that his/her life is about to change.
Refusal of the Call
He/she refuses to accept the adventure.
The Beginning of the Adventure
The hero’s adventure begins in his/her new role.

9. Stage 2 = Initiation Steps In my own words… The Road of Trials
The hero is faced with challenges and tests as the hero makes the transformation.
The Experience with Unconditional Love
The hero has the love and support from a friend, mentor or family member. It helps the hero survive the journey.
The Ultimate Boon
The hero’s training is complete; the hero tackles the biggest challenge.

10. Stage 3 = Return Refusal of the Return
After the goal has been accomplished, the hero may refuse to return with the gift either because he doesn’t think anything will change or the hero wants to stay where he is (in a better place).
The Magic Flight
The hero experiences adventure/danger as he returns to life before his adventure.
Rescue from Without
The hero needs guides and rescuers to bring him back to everyday life, especially if the hero has been wounded or weakened.
The Crossing, or Return Threshold:
The hero must remember and integrate his newly-found wisdom into his previous life and figure out how to share this wisdom with the rest of the world.

11. Task: with your neighbor(s), please complete the “Notes/Examples” column on pages 27 – 29 of SB charting Homer’s archetypal hero’s journey.

12. OCTOBER SKY: Homer’s Departure The Call to Adventure
Homer watches Sputnik and is inspired
Refusal of the Call
Homer hesitates because his family is not supportive
The Beginning of the Adventure
Homer and his friends begin to build rockets

13. OCTOBER SKY: Homer’s Initiation The Road of Trials
Meeting Quentin (nerd)
Getting information and supplies
Lack of support from friends and family
Failed launches (fence)
The Experience with Unconditional Love
Miss. Riley
Mom
The Ultimate Boon
First successful launch

14. OCTOBER SKY: Homer’s Return Refusal of the Return Drops out of school
Goes to work in the mine
The Magic Flight
Working in the mines
Being arrested
Rescue From Without
Quentin and Homer proving We didn’t start the fire.
Mom sending help for Science Fair
The Crossing , or Return Threshold
Won the award
Dad coming to the launch

15. THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY
TASK:
Select a hero. Work with a group or partnership to map and record this hero’s journey. Fill these steps in your SpringBoard text. BE PREPARED to share with the rest of the class.

16. Warm - Up
Select an archetype that you are familiar with or that was discussed in class yesterday. In your spiral notebook describe the archetype and list three books, movies, stories, poems, etc.. that represent the archetype you selected.
You may not choose the “hero” archetype.

17. COMPREHENSION CHECK Initiation, Return, Departure
Which indicates the order of the stages that a hero goes through in his/her journey as described by Joseph Campbell?
Initiation, Return, Departure
Departure, Return, Initiation
Departure, Initiation, Return
Initiation, Departure, Return

18. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about an archetype?
It is typically a character, symbol, or element of a story.
It is a judgment that is made based on someone’s characteristics.
It can be understood across cultures.
It can be understood across generations by both young and old.