TEDEd What Makes a Hero? Matthew Winkler

Who coined the term "Monomyth" to describe the common pattern found in hero stories across cultures?

• J.K. Rowling

• Joseph Campbell

• George Lucas

• Homer

The Hero's Journey is described as a cycle that begins and ends in which type of world?

• The Special World

• The Ordinary World

• The Underworld

• The Dream World

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In "The Hunger Games," what event serves as Katniss Everdeen's "Call to Adventure"?

• She volunteers as tribute.

• Her sister's name is called from the lottery.

• She meets Haymitch.

• She arrives at the Capitol.

What does Joseph Campbell's quote, "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek," symbolize in the context of the Hero's Journey?

• Heroes must literally explore dangerous caves to find riches.

• Facing one's deepest fears leads to personal growth and rewards.

• Physical challenges are always more rewarding than emotional ones.

• Treasures are only found in the darkest and most hidden places.