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THE HERO’S JOURNEYAn Archetypal Story
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Archetype
A pattern, such as a type of character or type of story, that is repeated in literature.
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The hero’s journey, some say, may be one of the oldest Archetypes on the planet!
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Joseph Campbell
•Identified and labeled the hero’s journey and it’s components. •Considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on mythology•Wrote, The Hero with a Thousand Faces- states that all storytelling follows ancient patterns of myths and use elements of the hero’s journey•Monomyth- one myth•George Lucas consulted with him for the Star Wars trilogy•Hero’s journey is a metaphor for life and its function is to entertain, instruct, and inspire
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I The DepartureA. The Call to Adventure
B. Refusal of the Call C. The Adventure Begins
The first glimpse of a change, the hero realizes something must be done, the “roots” of quest.
The hero refuses the “Call”. Something keeps him/her from moving forward.
Leaving behind the world the hero knows for an unknown realm of unforeseen dangers.
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I The DepartureA. The Call to Adventure
B. Refusal of the Call C. The Adventure Begins
The first glimpse of a change, the hero realizes something must be done, the “roots” of quest.
The hero refuses the “Call”. Something keeps him/her from moving forward.
Leaving behind the world the hero knows for an unknown realm of unforeseen dangers.
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II InitiationA. The Road of Trials
B. Experience with Unconditional Love
The Ultimate Boon
*other known steps
The hero is “tested”. He/she often fails many of the tests has he/she undergoes their “transformation”/growth. The hero faces challenges.
The hero experiences support which allows him/her to continue.
The goal is reached! The hero has also been changed by the experience.
•Meeting with the Goddess•Temptation•Atonement with the Father
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II InitiationA. The Road of Trials
B. Experience with Unconditional Love
The Ultimate Boon
*other known steps
The hero is “tested”. He/she often fails many of the tests has he/she undergoes their “transformation”/growth. The hero faces challenges.
The hero experiences support which allows him/her to continue.
The goal is reached! The hero has also been changed by the experience.
•Meeting with the Goddess•Temptation•Atonement with the Father
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A. Refusal of Return
B. Magic flight
C. Rescue from Without
D. The Crossing/ Return to the Threshold
The hero refuses to return. He/she is unsure of their “place” and must make a choice.
There is another adventure on the hero’s return trip. There is still danger.
The hero needs aide/ guidance. He/she may be injured or unsure as to the next step.
The hero must decide what to do with the wisdom they have gained on their quest.
III Return
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III ReturnA. Refusal of Return
B. Magic flight C. Rescue from Without
D. The Crossing/ Return to the Threshold
The hero refuses to return. He/she is unsure of their “place” and must make a choice.
There is another adventure on the hero’s return trip. There is still danger.
The hero needs aide/ guidance. He/she may be injured or unsure as to the next step.
The hero must decide what to do with the wisdom they have gained on their quest.
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Common Elements
Young hero yearns for adventure (innocence vs. wisdom)
Mentor/oracle- trains the hero in some way, offers guidance
Two worlds (mundane and fantastic) Prophecy – a legend that must be fulfilled (not a
requirement) Failed Hero- someone doesn’t (or almost doesn’t)
make it Wearing the “enemy’s skin”- disguise “Shape-shifter”- trickster, the person with
unknown loyalties (two-faced)
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Discussion
How is the Hero’s Journey a metaphor for life?
How does an ordinary hero, like ourselves, benefit from the hero’s journey?
How does this change your definition a hero?