Journey

According to the Hero's Journey model, "The treasure you seek lies...."

• at the departure

• in the ordinary world

• in the special world

• in the cave you fear to enter

The hero leaves the Ordinary World and enters the special world for the first time.

• Seizing the Sword, Reward

• The Call to Adventure

• The Ordeal

• Crossing the Threshold

What are the two worlds of the Hero's Journey

• Microcosm & Macrocosm

• Ordinary World & Special World

• Mars & Venus

• Inner World & Outer World

What author is most associated with the concept of the Hero's Journey?

• Luke Skywalker

• George Lucas

• Joseph Campbell

• Edgar Allen Poe

The hero heads home, triumphant. S/He brings back their knowledge or "elixir" and applies it to the ordinary world. This is the true reward for the journey and transformation.

• Approach the Inmost Cave

• Return with the Elixir

• The Reward

• Atonement/ Resurrection

This part of the hero's journey is where all the preparations for the final conflict occur.

• The Ordeal

• Crossing the Threshold

• The Refusal of the Call

• Approach the Inmost Cave

A period of uneasy peace as the hero returns home or celebrates their success, all while the villain “seems” to have failed (but of course hasn’t).

• The Road Back

• The Reward

• The Refusal

• Test/Allies/ Enemies

When the hero faces his ultimate reason for his journey and/or when the hero has a near death experience but overcomes.

• The Ordinary World

• Call To Adventure

• Atonement/ Resurrection

• The Mentor

This is the point where the hero accepts his destiny and goes on his journey.

• Approach the Inmost Cave

• Crossing the Threshold

• The Reward

• Call to Adventure

Initially, the hero is reluctant to take on the challenge. So, they try to ignore their destiny.

• Return with the Elixir

• The Road Back

• Crossing the Threshold

• Refusal of the Call