The Heroes Journey

What is another name for hero's journey?

• Ordeal

• Monomyth

• Resolution

• Legacy

Most of a hero's journey takes place

• in space

• in the known world

• underground

• in the unknown world

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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