The Hero's Journey

Front

What are the challenges and trials that the hero faces in the Special World?

Back

Challenges/ trials

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the term for when the hero rejects the challenge quest due to fears or insecurities?

Back

Refusal of the Call

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the greatest life-or-death trial that the hero faces, which determines their learning and pushes them back to the Ordinary World?

Back

Reward, Seizing the Sword

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is defined as a starting point for a new experience in the Hero's Journey?

Back

Threshold

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Where does most of a hero's journey take place?

Back

In the unknown world

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

What is the first stage of the Hero's Journey where the hero is introduced?

Back

Ordinary World

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the term for the mentor figure who guides the hero?

Back

Mentor

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the 'Call to Adventure' in the Hero's Journey?

Back

It is the event that initiates the hero's quest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does the 'Abyss' represent in the Hero's Journey?

Back

The hero's lowest point, where they face their greatest challenge.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the 'Return' stage in the Hero's Journey?

Back

The hero returns to the Ordinary World with new wisdom.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5