Hero's Journey Archetypes

What is the Hero's Journey?

• A type of sandwich

• A popular video game

• A new dance move

• A narrative pattern identified by Joseph Campbell

Who is the Mentor Archetype and what role do they play in the Hero's Journey?

• The Mentor Archetype is a background character with no significant role in the hero's journey

• The Mentor Archetype is a villain who tries to sabotage the hero's journey

• The Mentor Archetype plays the role of a wise and experienced figure who provides guidance, training, and assistance to the hero on their journey.

• The Mentor Archetype is a young and inexperienced character who needs the hero's help

What is the significance of the Threshold Guardian in the Hero's Journey?

• It represents the hero's best friend who helps them along the journey.

• It symbolizes the hero's fear of the unknown world.

• It signifies the hero's desire to stay in the familiar world and not embark on the journey.

• It represents the obstacles or challenges that the hero must overcome before crossing into the unknown world.

Explain the concept of the Shapeshifter in the Hero's Journey.

• The Shapeshifter is a character who always helps the hero without any conflict

• The Shapeshifter is a character who is always honest and trustworthy

• The Shapeshifter is a character who never changes throughout the hero's journey

• The Shapeshifter is a character who creates uncertainty and tension for the hero.

What is the Shadow Archetype and how does it affect the Hero's Journey?

• The Shadow Archetype is a physical object that the hero must obtain in order to complete their journey.

• The Shadow Archetype has no impact on the Hero's Journey and is just a minor character.

• The Shadow Archetype is a symbol of the hero's ultimate success and victory.

• The Shadow Archetype represents the darker side of the hero, often embodying the hero's fears, weaknesses, or repressed desires. It serves as a powerful antagonist in the Hero's Journey, challenging the hero to confront their inner demons and ultimately leading to their personal growth and transformation.

Who is the Herald and what purpose do they serve in the Hero's Journey?

• The Herald is a sidekick who accompanies the hero on their journey.

• The Herald is a villain who tries to stop the hero from embarking on their journey.

• The Herald serves to bring a call to adventure to the hero and push them to begin their journey.

• The Herald is a mythical creature that guides the hero through their journey.

Describe the characteristics of the Hero Archetype.

• Bravery, selflessness, and willingness to sacrifice

• Arrogance, greed, and laziness

• Timidity, indifference, and lack of empathy

• Cowardice, selfishness, and unwillingness to sacrifice

What role does the trickster play in the Hero's Journey?

• Provider of stability and order

• Supporter of the hero's goals

• Voice of reason and wisdom

• Catalyst for change and source of disruption

Why are allies important in the Hero's Journey?

• Allies are not important in the Hero's Journey

• Allies are only there to hinder the hero's progress

• The hero should rely solely on their own abilities without any allies

• Allies provide support, guidance, and assistance to the hero.

How do the different archetypes work together to create a compelling Hero's Journey narrative?

• By introducing irrelevant characters and subplots

• By making the hero's journey predictable and uninteresting

• By creating conflict and obstacles for the hero to overcome

• By providing a variety of characters and roles that contribute to the hero's growth and development throughout the story.