Stages
Before the hero has left on the journey, they are here
Where is the ordinary world?
I am the one on a journey
Who is the hero?
The character at the center of the narrative
Who is the protagonist?
When the hero enters into the unknown.
What is crossing the threshold?
I am the hero's teacher
Who is the Mentor?
The character who causes problems for the protagonist
Who is the Antagonist?
When the hero faces off agains the shade.
What is the ordeal?
I am the hero's greatest enemy
Who is the shade?
This event that decides the outcome of the narrative
What is the climax?
When the hero gets the call to adventure, they might do this
What is refuse?
I aid the hero in their journey
Who is the ally?
The series of events that lead to the climax
What is rising action?
This is the gift to humanity the Hero brings back from the unknown world
What is the elixir?
I change my allegiance at some point in the journey
Who is the shapeshifter?
The moment that gets the action started
What is the inciting incident?