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The Hero’s Journey The case of Finding Nemo
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The Heroic Cycle – Finding Nemo
Our hero: Marlin
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Home Oriented Familiar Established identity Status Known Satisfied
purposeful
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The Call Voluntary or involuntary Called upon to do something
Why our hero goes on the adventure
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Preparation Prepare mentally and/or physically Prepare materials
food, water, weapons, etc Get allies to go on journey with you
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Crossing the Border Geographical Psychological POINT OF NO RETURN!
Leaving comfort zone
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The Road of Trials Physical and psychological tests
Tests/ordeals/trials Initiations Demons/monsters Obstacles/barriers There may be many of these!
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Trials in Finding Nemo
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Crisis Salvation Despair Hit rock bottom
No hope Loss of identity, direction, etc. Saved by another character or gift Revelation/epiphany
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Two Major Crises Salvation
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Salvation in Finding Nemo
Jellyfish field It looked like Marlin’s bravery ended with the death of Dory and maybe himself. Yet, as grim as it looked, sea turtles rescue them, bring them back to health. Swallowed by whale (this is the big moment) Saved by Dory (and Marlin ‘letting go’) Has revelation/epiphany
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Transformation Physical/Psychological Acceptance New perspective
Become a better person Learns to let go. Understands how to love, care, and trust.
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The Return Arrive back home Achieve goal Because of transformation
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The Treasure Internal or external Knowledge/abilities Wisdom/values
Materials/wealth Alliances Qualities
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Home Return back to the start but with a better life because of the journey.
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