The Hero's Journey Flashcards

Front

The hero's plain world - may be boring. Hero may feel odd or out of place.

Back

Ordinary World

Front

1st notice that life is going to change

The new world is much different

Back

Call to Adventure

Front

Hero might refuse to answer call due to fear, insecurity, duty, or inadequacy

Back

Refusal of the Call

Front

Hero meets/has a mentor, allies, and/or goddess. May receive a talisman

Back

Mentor & Allies

Front

Hero crosses into field of adventure

Has many new tests

Back

Crossing the Threshold

Front

Team Villain, may even have a temptress

Back

Threshold Guardians & the Shadow

Front

Final separation of hero's known world & self.

Hero puts self into harm's way.

Back

The Approach

Front

The final conflict or battle with the Shadow

Ultimate battle

Back

Supreme Ordeal

Front

Hero achieves the quest's goal

May be actual treasure or gift from Goddess

Back

Reward

Front

Hero must return home & may need to rescued or helped.

Back

The Road Back