The Heroes Journey

What is another name for hero's journey?

• Ordeal

• Monomyth

• Resolution

• Legacy

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Most of a hero's journey takes place

• in space

• in the known world

• underground

• in the unknown world

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Monomyth is

• the concept that all heroes are boys

• the concept that all hero stories have a happy ending

• the concept that all hero stories follow the same pattern

• the concept that all heroes must follow orders from the gods

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Characteristics of the monomythic hero include:

(can choose more than one answer)

• personal loss or tragedy

• special powers

• unusual birth

• travel to temples of the gods

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The hero experiences and is transformed by a series of tests, tasks, or challenges. The hero usually fails one or more of these tests, which often occur in threes.

• Magic Flight or Fight

• Ultimate Boon

• Return Threshold

• Road of Trials

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Imagine you're on an epic quest with Mia and Elijah, and you're gearing up for the ultimate showdown. Which part of the hero's journey are you in?

• The Ordeal

• Crossing the Threshold

• The Refusal of the Call

• Approach the Inmost Cave

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