Stage 1
An invitation to the hero to go on the adventure.
The call to adventure
The ordeal
The hero faces their toughest test, risking everything.
What is the resurrection step
The hero undergoes a final transformation or test.
Mulan is guided by Mushu, her dragon guardian, who offers advice and encouragement.
Meeting the mentor
Peter returns to his life as a student, but now with the responsibility of being a hero.
Return with the Elixer
The hero leaves their ordinary life and steps into their new role.
Crossing The threshold
The hero prepares for their biggest challenge.
Approach
The hero returns with this.
Return with the Elixir
Mulan struggles with training, bonds with her fellow soldiers (like Shang and Yao), and prepares to fight the Huns.
Test, Allies, and Enemies
After Uncle Ben’s death, Peter decides to use his powers to fight crime and becomes Spider-Man.
Crossing the Threshold
The hero meets someone who helps them grow or prepare.
Meeting the Mentor
The hero achieves their goal or wins something important.
Reward
Final battle in the palace; Mulan fully embraces who she is
The resurrection
The army marches into the mountains to face the Huns, leading to a dangerous confrontation.
Approach
Faces a powerful enemy he doubts he can beat.
Approach
The hero hesitates or resists the journey.
Refusal of the call
Peter loses badly or risks everything to protect others
The ordeal
Mulan returns to her village with honor, her family’s pride, and the knowledge that she’s capable of incredible things.
Mulan causes an avalanche to defeat the Huns but is injured and discovered to be a woman. She’s abandoned by the army.
Peter initially uses his powers for personal gain, like winning wrestling matches and impressing Mary Jane.
Refusal of the call
Whats the name of Mulan Allies
What is the name of the leader of the Huns
Shan Yu
She returns to warn others about Shan Yu
The road back
What is the name of the leader of the army
Captain Li Shang
What is the name of the next book we will be reading?
The Ramayana