Characteristics of a Hero
What qualities does a hero typically possess?
Bravery, selflessness and courage.
Who established the structure of The Hero's Journey?
Joseph Campbell.
In what stage of The Hero's Journey does the hero feel bored with their normal life while dreaming of excitement and adventure?
The Ordinary World.
Name the stage of The Hero's Journey: While Luke Skywalker is living his normal life on Tatooine, he receives a distress message from Princess Leia, who is in desperate need of rescue.
The Call to Adventure.
What character archetype applies to Peter Parker in the story of Spider-Man?
He plays the role of the hero.
Does a hero perform heroic acts expecting a reward? Yes or no?
No, a hero performs an act of heroism because it's the right thing to do.
What was the original name for the structure of The Hero's Journey?
The Monomyth.
In what stage of The Hero's Journey does the hero come into contact with allies and foes while facing challenges that stand in the hero's way of reaching his or her goals?
Tests, Allies, and Enemies.
Name the stage of The Hero's Journey: After his long journey with Ron and Hermione, Harry Potter finally finds and retrieves the Sorcerer's Stone that he had spent so long searching for.
The Reward.
What character archetype applies to Lord Voldemort in the story of Harry Potter?
He plays the role of the villain.
Is a hero typically willing to make personal sacrifices for the greater good? Yes or no?
Yes, even if it's an incredibly hard decision to make, the hero is willing to make sacrifices to their own personal lives in order to help others.
What book did Joseph Campbell publish in 1949?
The Hero with a Thousand Faces.
In what stage of The Hero's Journey does the hero return home from the special world with the reward that they earned on their journey?
The Road Back.
Name the stage of The Hero's Journey: After their long and perilous journey, Frodo and Sam finally reunite with the rest of the fellowship following the defeat of Sauron.
The Resurrection.
What character archetype applies to Gandalf in the story of Lord of the Rings?
He plays the role of the mentor.
Can a hero be tempted by negative forces in their life to consider joining the antagonist, or is the protagonist just perfectly aligned with the ideals of the mentor and his or her allies 100% of the time?
The hero can in fact be tempted into joining the enemy or at least losing their moral code by the negative influences in his or her life, but the hero will not give in to these temptations.
How many stages were in the original form of The Hero's Journey before the structure was simplified?
There were 17 stages.
In what stage of The Hero's Journey is the hero presented with an opportunity to leave their ordinary life behind in search of adventure?
The Call to Adventure.
Name the stage of The Hero's Journey: Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi travel to Mos Eisley Spaceport and enter the local cantina to meet Han Solo, a smuggler who agrees to grant the pair passage aboard his ship on their journey to Alderaan. Luke also gets into a fight with a drunken patron of the bar.
Tests, Allies, and Enemies.
What character archetype applies to Mary Jane in the story of Spider-Man?
She plays the role of the love interest.
Does a hero always have to be somebody that impacts the lives of many with his or her heroics?
No, a protagonist can impact as little as one person's life greatly to be considered a hero.
What film director mentioned in the PowerPoint was inspired by Campbell's book "The Hero with a Thousand Faces"?
George Lucas.
In what stage of The Hero's Journey does the hero change their mind on refusing the call to adventure and finally decide to venture out into the special world, leaving their ordinary world behind?
Crossing the Threshold.
Name the stage of The Hero's Journey: Peter Parker is given advice from his Uncle Ben, saying "with great power comes great responsibility".
The Meeting with the Mentor.
What character archetype applies to Han Solo in the story of Star Wars?
He plays the role of an ally.