The story develops rising action as the hero faces a series of challenges that become increasingly difficult as the story unfolds.

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

The future hero often refuses to accept the quest or wants everything to stay the same.

Most of a hero's journey takes place

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

True or False. Only fictional characters are heroes on a journey.

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

Fictional epic heroes are often raised by someone other than their parents.

A "point of no return" is crossed. The hero is committing to the journey. The hero leaves their ordinary world and enters into an unfamiliar/new world.

The hero comes across a veteran traveler of the worlds or a wise man or woman who gives him or her training, equipment, weapons, or advice that will help on the journey.

What are the 4 MAIN stages of The Hero's Journey?

The step on the journey where the hero confronts death or faces his/her greatest fear.

The hero normally receives this after he has faced the Ordeal/Crisis

What happens after trials and the crisis/abyss?

True or False: The reward/treasure for the journey is always a physical object.

True or False: Every Hero's Journey story contains all of the steps in the same order.

The hero returns home or continues the journey, but as a newer, better version of themselves.