"Hercules" Hero's Journey Steps

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Ordinary World

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A mortal couple finds Hercules as a baby and adopt him. Hercules grows up with an ordinary life. Sometimes he feels like he doesn't fit in.

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Front

Call to Adventure

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Hercules discovers that he is actually the son of Zeus. Zeus tells Hercules that he needs to become a hero and rejoin the gods on Mount Olympus.

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Refusal of the Call

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Hercules is confused at first. He doesn't want to become a hero because he doesn't think he has what it takes.

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Mentor/Helper

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Hercules meets Phil (Philoctetes) who agrees to guide him and train him on his journey to become a true hero.

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Front

Crossing the Threshold

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Hercules and Phil take their very first journey together to the town of Thebes where Hercules shows off his hero skills.

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Tests, Allies, and Enemies

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Hercules faces many challenges on his quest to prove himself a hero. He also makes friends with Meg and discovers the villain of the story, Hades.

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Front

Approach

Back

Hercules makes a deal with Hades. He agrees to trade his strength for Meg's safety. This scene builds suspense in the journey.

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Front

Ordeal

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Hades uses the Titans as his army and begins to take over Mount Olympus. Hercules must face this battle without his strength. During the battle, he almost loses, but Hercules wins in the end.

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Treasure

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Hercules loses Meg but regains his strength. Getting his strength back is a gift to him because it allows him to defeat Hades once and for all.

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Road Back

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After the battle, Hercules rushes back to the mortal world to try and save Meg. Sadly, he is too late.

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