The Hero's Journey: 3 Stages / 10 Steps

Which stage does the following fit?

Departure (The hero leaves home to venture into the unknown or on a quest.)

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which stage does the following fit?

Initiation (The hero faces a series of problems.)

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.7.5

Which stage does the following fit?

Return (With the help of a friend, the hero returns home successfully.)

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The future hero is first given notice that his or her life is going to change.

The story’s exposition introduces the hero, and soon the hero’s normal life is disrupted. Something changes; the hero faces a problem, obstacle, or challenge.

• 1. The Call to Adventure

• 3. The Beginning of the Adventure

• 4. The Road of Trials

• 10. The Crossing or Return Threshold

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The future hero often refuses to accept the call to adventure. The refusal may stem from a sense of duty, an obligation, a fear, or insecurity.

• 1. The Call to Adventure

• 2. Refusal of the Call

• 4. The Road of Trials

• 7. Refusal of the Return

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The hero begins the adventure, leaving the known limits of his or her world to venture into an unknown and dangerous realm where the rules and limits are unknown.

• 1. The Call to Adventure

• 3. The Beginning of the Adventure

• 4. The Road of Trials

• 8. The Magic Flight

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

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The hero experiences and is transformed by a series of tests, tasks, or challenges. The hero usually fails one or more of these tests, which often occur in threes.

• 3. The Beginning of the Adventure

• 4. The Road of Trials

• 5. The Experience with Unconditional Love

• 6. The Ultimate Boon

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.7.4

During the Road of Trials, the hero experiences support (physical and/or mental) from a friend, family member, mentor, etc.

• 5. The Experience with Unconditional Love

• 6. The Ultimate Boon

• 8. The Magic Flight

• 9. Rescue from Without

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The goal of the quest is achieved. The boon can be a physical object or an intangible item such as knowledge, courage, or love. The Road of Trials makes the hero strong enough to achieve this goal.

• 4. The Road of Trials

• 5. The Experience with Unconditional Love

• 6. The Ultimate Boon

• 8. The Magic Flight

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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When the goal of the adventure is accomplished, the hero may refuse

to return with the boon or gift, either because the hero doubts the return will bring change, or because the hero prefers to stay in a better place rather than return to a normal life of pain and trouble.

• 2. Refusal of the Call

• 4. The Road of Trials

• 7. Refusal of the Return

• 8. The Magic Flight

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

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CCSS.RL.7.4