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WorksheetsHero's Journey Archetypes
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 18mins
what type of character is the one making the journey and facing the challenges
shadow
mentor
hero
threshold guardian
Shapeshifter
Archetype that tries to test the hero at different times.
Threshold Guardian
Mentor
Shapeshifter
Shadow
Villian
Who is the main Villian or Problem in the way of the hero?
Shadow
Hero
Mentor
Bad Guys
Shapeshifter
Comedic Relief, Jester of the show
Trickster
Shapeshifter
Hero
Threshold Guardian
Protagonist
What character brings information to teach the Hero?
Mentor
Trickster
Shadow
outcast
Hero
On the Hero's Journey, 3:00 is?
Approach the inmost cave
Crisis
Refusal of the Call
Return to the Ordinary World
What are the two worlds of the Hero's Journey?
Big and Little
Mars and Venus
Ordinary World and Unknown World
Land and Sky
Most of a hero's journey takes place
in space
in the known world
underground
in the unknown world
What is the last stage of the hero's journey called? (12:00)
Return with the Elixir
The Resolution
The End
The Finale
This is the hero's normal world, where life is status quo, problems/conflicts don't trouble the hero, and he/she lives among mortals/non-supernatural beings.
Refusal of the Call
The Resurrection
The Ordinary World
Meeting with the Mentor
Someone or something presents the hero with a problem, challenge, or an adventure. This can be an event or a person.
Meeting with the Mentor
The Call to Adventure
The Ordeal
Return with the Elixir
The hero is too scared to accept the call and begin the journey.
Refusal of the Call
The Road Back
The Ordinary World
Crossing the Threshold
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.
The Reward
Approach to the Inmost Cave
The Resurrection
Meeting with the Mentor
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 Road Back
Approaching the Inmost Cave
The Ordeal
Crossing the Threshold
The hero faces his/her initial test/conflict and sorts out friends in the Unknown World. The hero picks up friends and enemies along the way.
Tests, Allies, and Enemies
The Call to Adventure
The Road Back
Return with the Elixir
The hero hits setbacks during tests. The hero and new-found allies are reminded of the main challenge that lies ahead in the Special world.
Tests, Allies, and Enemies
The Ordeal
Approach to the Inmost Cave
Meeting with the Mentor
The hero has overcome his greatest fear by facing and conquering the enemy/ordeal. The hero has now earned what s/he sought, but there is also danger of losing it again.
Meeting with the Mentor
The Reward
Return with the Elixir
Refusal of the Call
The Hero is rededicated to change and must recommit to completing the adventure, leaving the special world to be sure the treasure is brought home safely. Often a chase scene on the hero's journey home signals the urgency and danger of the mission.
The Road Back
The Ordeal
Crossing the Threshold
Tests, Allies, and Enemies
The hero experiences a positive emotional or personality change. The hero is tested a final time - applying all the wisdom s/he's brought back to the Ordinary World.
The Ordeal
The Resurrection
Refusal of the Call
Meeting with the Mentor
The hero finally masters the problem. The hero returns home bearing some element of the treasure (elixir) that has the power to heal or transform the Ordinary World, just as the hero has been transformed.
Crossing the Threshold
The Reward
The Road Back
Return with the Elixir
Teacher, counselor, trainer, and encourager to the hero.
The Hero
The Shadow
The Sidekick
The Mentor
A pattern of narrative that describes the typical adventure of the archetype known as The Hero, the person who goes out and achieves great deeds on behalf of the group, tribe, or civilization.
The Quest
The Path
The Hero's Journey
This character opposes the hero. Can be an enchantress, temptress, monster, evil figure, devil or serpent.
Shadow
Mentor
Herald
What does the Herald do?
changes over course of the story
starts hero on his/her journey
sidekick
antagonist
What does the Trickster do?
changes during course of story
starts hero on his/her journey
wise presence who guides hero
sidekick or comic relief
Which character is the HERO of the Theseus myth?
Medea
Minotaur
Theseus
Perseus
What were the two gifts Theseus' mom gave him when he pushed the boulder.
A sword and sandals
A car and a coupon
A hat and a magic bag
Money and a house key
Which character was the HERALD in the Theseus myth?
Princess Leia
Princess Peach
Princess Zelda
Princess Aethra
What Archetype was the Minotaur?
Threshold Guardian
Hero
Trickster
Herald
Who was the CREATOR Archetype in the Perseus myth?
Zeus
Mario
Link
Percy Jackson
What was the REWARD for Perseus?
Andromeda
A sword
A sheild
Nachos
What two characters were THRESHOLD GUARDIANS in the Perseus myth?
Medusa and Grey Women
Grey Women and Andromeda
Medusa and Zeus
Perseus and Andromeda
Who was the SHADOW Archetype in the Perseus myth?
Dictys
Perseus
Polydectes
Medusa
The MENTOR Archetype for the Perseus myth was whom?
Perseus
Andromeda
Athena
Hermes
What character is the HERO Archetype in the "Golden Fleece" myth?
Medea
Jason
Pelias
The Dragon
What character is a THRESHOLD GUARDIAN in the "Golden Fleece."
Medea
Pelias
Jason
The Bulls
What character is the MENTOR in "Golden Fleece?"
Medea
Jason
The Bulls
The Dragon
