The Hero's Journey - Podcast

What is the significance of the hero's true resurrection in the Hero's Journey?

• To find victory over the dangers of the known world
• To save their people from harm
• To ensure their survival
• To maintain their dignity

What is the purpose of the introduction in the hero's journey?

• To showcase the hero's dissatisfaction with the known world
• To introduce the hero's everyday conflict
• To reveal the hero's supernatural aid
• To present the hero with a call to adventure

What is the purpose of the hero's atonement in the Return Journey stage of the Hero's Journey?

• To save their people from harm
• To join the rebellion
• To overcome a feeling of something being amiss
• To achieve their mission

What is the purpose of the hero's approach to the innermost cave?

• To escape from danger
• To face an internal conflict
• To find a magical object
• To clarify the true nature of their quest

Do all stories influenced by the Hero's Journey fit perfectly into this structure?

• Only stories with a fantasy setting fit into this structure
• No, some stories do not fit perfectly into this structure
• Only stories with a science fiction setting fit into this structure
• Yes, all stories fit perfectly into this structure

What can happen to the hero upon returning to the known world in the Hero's Journey?

• They can achieve their goal and attain peace or satisfaction
• They can forge a new normal
• They can transform into a braver version of themselves
• All of the above

What is the reward that Katniss receives in The Hunger Games?

• New insight or abilities
• Rescue of Princess Leia
• A magical object
• The return of an ally or loved one

How should writers view the Hero's Journey?

• As a strict blueprint that cannot be changed
• As a structure that only works for fantasy novels
• As a tool that can be tweaked to fit one's vision
• As a structure that only works for science fiction novels

What event marks the point of no return for the hero in the hero's journey?

• Experiencing the unknown world
• The belly of the whale
• The road of trials
• Crossing the threshold

What typically pressures the hero into accepting the call to adventure?

• Deliberation and contemplation
• The supernatural aid
• An unexpected event
• The hero's dissatisfaction with the known world