Hero's Journey & Archetypes

Put the stages of the Hero's Journey, Act I in order:

• Crossing the First Threshold

• The Call to Adventure

• The Ordinary World

• Meeting With the Mentor

In this stage, the hero has an uneventful life, but feels different from others

• Crossing the Threshold

• Ordinary World

• The Supreme Ordeal

• The Reward

In this stage of the Hero's Journey, there is a discovery,

event or magic object that starts the hero on their quest

• The Ordinary World

• The Call to Adventure

• Entering the Unknown

• Supernatural Aid

A model of which other things copy or repeat, like a pattern

• ally

• god/goddness

• hero

• archetype

In this stage of the Hero's Journey, the hero enters a world they have never experienced before with supernatural creatures, breathtaking sights, and fear of death.

• The Ordinary World

• The Call to Adventure

• Entering the Unknown

• Supernatural Aid

In this stage of the Hero's Journey, the hero meets a character who is wise and helps them by giving them something they need for their quest

• The Ordinary World

• The Call to Adventure

• Entering the Unknown

• Supernatural Aid

In this stage of the Hero's Journey, the hero has to get through tests, tasks, and ordeals. These obstacles make them stronger.

• Allies/Helpers

• The Road of Trials

• The Supreme Ordeal

• The Magic Flight

In this stage of the Hero's Journey, the hero gets help from a sidekick

• Allies/Helpers

• Road of Trials

• Entering the Unknown

• Supernatural Aid

This character archetype supports the hero, but may be overlooked

• The Sidekick

• The Sage

• The Innocent

• The Jester

This character archetype is pure and good-hearted but may get taken advantage of

• The Sidekick

• The Sage

• The Innocent

• The Jester