Separation
What is the "ordinary world"?
It shows the hero's normal life before the adventure starts.
What does "crossing the threshold" signify in the hero's journey?
A symbolic point of no return
What is the reward in the hero's journey?
A big achievement or realization that the hero gains as a result of facing and overcoming challenges, often symbolizing both internal and external transformation.
In "Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief," what event calls Percy to adventure?
Percy discovering he's a demigod
What are the three types of myths?
Etiological, Historical Psychological
Why is the call to adventure critical for the hero?
The hero is introduced to a challenge or discovery.
What does the "Approach to the Inmost Cave" involve?
Both heading to a physical location and preparing for challenges
What does the "road back" refer to?
The hero's return to the ordinary world.
In the "Lego Movie," what represents the "Inmost Cave" for Emmet?
Emmet and allies invading the Octan Tower
What is true about a myth?
It's a story for the people.
It's the study of stories that deal with the human condition.
It has two main aspects: significance and staying power.
Which stage involves the hero facing their deepest fear?
The ordeal
What typically occurs during the "Tests, Allies, Enemies" stage?
The hero faces multiple challenges and meets new friends and foes
What does the "Resurrection" phase in a hero's journey most often involve?
A final test of the hero's transformation and the villain's defeat
What is the ordeal in "Kung Fu Panda"?
Po confronts Tai Lung in a fierce battle.
What are Etiological myths?
Example: The story from Greek mythology of Pandora’s Box explains how evil and suffering was released into the world
They explain why a certain thing is the way it is or how it came to be
What is the mentor's role in the hero's journey?
Provide training and advice
What transformations occur in the hero during the ordeal?
May acquire new skills, knowledge, or insights that prepare them for the final stages of their journey.
How is the road back a critical part of the transformation?
Resolves any unfinished business or ties up loose ends from their adventure during this stage.
What does Peter Parker bring home as a "reward" at the end of "The Amazing Spider-Man"?
An understanding that "with great power comes great responsibility"
What are Historical myths?
Example: The Siege of Troy and its fall as described in Homer’s Iliad or Odysseus’ journey home in the Odyssey
They retell an event from the past but elevate it with greater meaning than the actual event (if it even happened).
What is the "refusal of the call" and what about the call makes the hero want to refuse it?
It is where the hero commits to the journey. Refusal can stem from fear, doubt, reluctance to leave behind or familiar surroundings.
Explain what the roles are of Allies and Enemies in a hero's journey?
Allies: Assist or support the hero on their quest and possess qualities or skills that complement the hero's own abilities
Enemies: Create conflict, oppose the hero, and block their progress
How has the hero changed upon returning home?
Heroes are armed with the knowledge, experience, and treasures gained throughout their journey. It is a crucial phase that completes the transformational cycle of the hero.
In "Kung Fu Panda," how does Po begin his road back to the Valley of Peace?
Po heads back with the Furious Five to ask Master Shifu about the Dragon Scroll
What are Psychological myths?
Example: Oedipus the prince who, seeking to avoid the prediction that he would grow up to kill his father, leaves his life behind to travel to another region where he unknowingly winds up killing the man who was his actual father
It involves a hero on a journey in which they discover their true identity or fate and, in so doing, resolve a crisis while also providing an audience with some important cultural value.