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.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

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

Back

Mentor

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

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

Front

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

Back

The hero returns to the Ordinary World with new wisdom.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4