Hero's Journey

The person who who advises hero, preps for quest & develops special skills is called

• a friend

• a priest

• a mentor

• a trickster

What is the last stage of the hero's journey called?

• the return

• the resolution

• the end

• the finale

The future hero often refuses to accept the call to adventure. The refusal may stem from a sense of duty, an obligation, a fear, or insecurity.

• Call to Adventure

• Refusal of the Return

• Refusal of the Call

• Beginning of the Adventure

The hero begins the adventure, leaving the known limits of his or her world to venture into an unknown and dangerous realm where the rules and limits are unknown.

• Call to Adventure

• Road of Trials

• Beginning of the Adventure

• Ultimate Boon

The destination of the quest is achieved, though the hero still may have a fight or struggle in front of them.

• Ultimate Boon

• Road of Trials

• Crossing or Return Threshold

• Refusal of the Return

The hero may refuse or struggle to return to achieve the final goal, either because the hero doubts themself or the odds look too long.

• Refusal of the Return

• Refusal of the Call

• Road of Trials

• Crossing or Return Threshold

At this final point in the adventure, the hero must retain the wisdom gained on the quest, integrate that wisdom into their previous life, and return home.

• Crossing or Return Threshold

• Ultimate Boon

• Experience with Unconditional Love

• Refusal of the Call

The future hero is first given notice that his or her life is going to change.

• The Call to Adventure

• The Crossing/Return Threshold

• Rescue From Without

• The Road of Trials

The hero must retain the wisdom gained on the quest, integrate that wisdom into his or her previous life, and perhaps decide how to share the wisdom with the rest of the world.

• Rescue From Without

• Refusal of the Return

• The Crossing or Return Threshold

• The Magic Flight

The future hero is reluctant to accept the change. They hesitate, have second thoughts, or doubts.

• The Magic Flight

• The Ultimate Boon

• Refusal of The Call

• Refusal of the Return