The Quest Begins
This is the moment when the hero takes the first step in their journey.
What is Crossing the Threshold?
This is the collection of challenges, obstacles, and problems that happen AFTER the Belly of the Whale.
What are the Road of Trials?
The hero decides to stay and not return to their place of origin.
What is Refusal of the Return?
This type of hero is virtually unknown at the beginning of the story, but becomes a hero along their journey.
What is a traditional hero?
She was rescued from a fire breathing dragon, but didn't need any help defeating Robin Hood.
Who is Fiona?
This is the initial interruption to the hero's world. It could be a message, problem, or opportunity.
This the resolution of the final conflict, the hero finally accomplishes their goal.
What is the Ultimate Boon?
The hero decides they can exist in two places at the same time. Balance!
What is Master of Two Worlds?
This type of hero is already known as a hero when the story begins.
What is an epic hero?
He cooks, he cleans, he maintains the cave where all the batty weapons and vehicles are.
Who is Alfred Pennyworth?
This is a mentor figure who usually arms the hero with knowledge, a weapon, or special ability.
This is the moment when the hero has an opportunity to quit the journey. They can just give up and go home.
What is Temptation?
Snap! Click your heels three times! Wake up from the dream! Just like magic!
What is the Magic Flight?
This is a personification of a deep, dark evil and appears in many forms.
What is a monster?
Captured in a castle again? This princess needs plumbers to rescue her!
Who is Princess Peach?
This is when the hero is at the point of no return, the first big obstacle or battle.
This is when the hero gathers allies, friends, or sidekicks, or even just one person who helps them to the next part of their journey.
What is the Meeting with the Goddess?
Did someone say rescue? The hero is saved by a guide, god, or unanticipated rescuer (or they die).
What is Rescue from Without?
This is the loyal associate of the hero who assists them in their journey.
What is a sidekick?
A guide for the Jedi, he is. This green knight is more agile than he seems.
Who is Yoda?
This is an unwillingness to step out of the hero's comfort zone. They just say no.
What is Refusal of the Call?
This is the moment when the hero questions their abilities, strength, or knowledge. Fear and Doubt are enemies.
What is Atonement?
The hero goes back exactly the way they came.
What is Crossing the Return Threshold?
This poor character takes the blame for all the wrongs in the story reflects the sins of the community.
What is scapegoat?
This might lioness was in distress, but she didn't need Simba's help to lead a revolution.
Who is Nala?