Hero's Journey Review

The hero's first voluntary step. Sometimes the hero may not want to go on the journey, but the task is something only they can complete.

• The Ordinary World

• Accepting the Call

• The Reward

• The Road Back

A special item, weapon, or characteristic that assists the hero on their journey.

• The Talisman

• The Mentor

• The Supreme Ordeal

• Crossing the Threshold

What the hero gains after their biggest obstacle. This tool is used to help them in the final battle.

• The Return

• Growth or Atonement

• The Reward

• The Talisman

The moment the hero steps into the new world where they must adapt if they want to survive.

• Crossing the Threshold

• Accepting the Call

• The Supreme Ordeal

• The Approach

The bulk of the hero's journey where they overcome a series of challenges, meet friends, and villains.

• The Approach

• Archetype

• The Road Back

• Tests, Allies, and Enemies

Something happens that calls the hero away from their everyday life. This could be a discovery, event, or problem.

• The Supreme Ordeal

• Growth or Atonement

• The Ordinary World

• The Call to Adventure

A recurring image or idea in art and mythology around the world.

• Tests, Allies, and Enemies

• Archetype

• The Ordinary World

• The Supreme Ordeal

The initial lead up to the final battle, or the first attempt to defeat the enemy. A setback occurs, causing the hero to have to try a new approach.

• The Approach

• The Supreme Ordeal

• Crossing the Threshold

• Growth or Atonement

When the hero goes back to the final battle to fight the villain.

• The Talisman

• The Reward

• The Road Back

• The Return

The climax of the story where the hero uses everything they have learned to fight the villain. The hero wins the battle and learns something important about themself.

• The Supreme Ordeal

• The Road Back

• The Reward

• Growth or Atonement