The Hero's Journey Lesson

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

• Luke Skywalker

• George Lucas

• Joseph Campbell

• Katniss Everdeen

What are the two worlds of the Hero's Journey?

• Microcosm & Macrocosm

• Mars and Venus

• Ordinary World and Special World

• Inner and Outer World

When does the hero realize that he or she is changed?

• The Departure Phase when he or she leaves the Ordinary World.

• During the Refusal of the Call to Adventure, also during the Departure Phase.

• When he or she returns to the Ordinary World.

• When he or she hears the Call to Adventure.

Most of a hero's journey takes place

• in space

• in the known world

• underground

• in the unknown world

Where we first meet our hero before anything extraordinary happens.

• The Ordeal

• Approach the Inmost Cave

• The Ordinary World

• Call to Adventure

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

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

This is when a hero has overcome his greatest fear and is rewarded.

• The Road Back

• The Reward

• The Refusal

• Atonement/ Resurrection

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

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