1. Do Now: What is a hero? Create a definition of “hero”.
Make a list of all the traits a hero must have.
What makes a hero different from everyone else?
Give an example of a hero.

2. Class Definition of Hero:

3. Heroic Traits:

4. Joseph Campbell’s Hero Archetype:
Joseph Campbell: modern philosopher famous for work on legends and myths
Archetype: A character, situation, or symbol that is familiar to people from all cultures because it occurs frequently in literature, myth, religion, or folklore.

5. Here are some of the traits Campbell says all heroes exhibit:
Unusual circumstances of birth; sometimes in danger or born into royalty
Leaves family or land and lives with others
An event, sometimes traumatic, leads to adventure or quest

6. Here are some of the traits Campbell says all heroes exhibit:
Hero has a special WEAPON only he/she can use
Hero always has SUPERNATURAL help
The Hero must prove himself/herself MANY times while on adventure
When the hero DIES, he is rewarded SPIRITUALLY

7. Hero’s Journey
Now, let’s take a look at how Campbell explains the hero on his/her journey:

8. Phew! That’s some “deep” stuff…
Let’s summarize the hero’s journey…

9. Stages 1-3

10. Stages 4-6

11. Stages 7-9

12. Stages 10-12