The Call to Adventure
In The Lion King, what event serves as Simba's call to adventure?
The death of Mufasa and Simba being blamed by Scar.
In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, how does Shang-Chi refuse the call?
He hides his true identity and avoids his family’s legacy.
In Encanto, what marks Mirabel crossing the threshold?
Entering Bruno’s hidden tower to find the vision.
In Frozen, what is Elsa’s greatest ordeal?
Facing Anna and realizing her powers have caused harm.
In The Lion King, what symbolizes Simba’s return?
Coming back to the Pride Lands and becoming king.
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, how does Harry receive his call to adventure?
Through the letter inviting him to Hogwarts.
In Frozen 2, how does Elsa show reluctance to follow the voice calling her?
She tries to ignore it and focus on her duties as queen.
In Spider-Man: No Way Home, how does Peter Parker cross the threshold?
Agreeing to Doctor Strange’s risky spell that alters the multiverse. Taking the red pill and waking up in the real world.
In The Lion King, what is Simba’s ultimate ordeal?
Confronting Scar and taking back his role as king.
In Finding Nemo, how does Marlin’s return show his transformation?
He becomes less overprotective and trusts Nemo to be independent.
In The Matrix, what symbolizes Neo’s call to adventure?
Morpheus offering him the red pill.
In Finding Nemo, how does Marlin initially refuse the call to rescue Nemo?
He hesitates because he is scared of the dangers of the ocean.
In The Wizard of Oz, how does Dorothy cross the threshold?
By being swept away by the tornado into Oz.
In The Batman (2022), what ordeal does Bruce Wayne face? In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, what is Harry’s ordeal in the Triwizard Tournament?
Discovering the Riddler’s grand plan and trying to save Gotham from flooding.
In The Wizard of Oz, what is Dorothy’s return moment?
Clicking her heels and saying, “There’s no place like home.”
In Moana, what is her call to adventure?
The ocean choosing her to restore the heart of Te Fiti.
In Spider-Man (2002), how does Peter Parker initially refuse his role as Spider-Man?
He tries to live a normal life and avoid responsibility.
In Moana, when does she officially cross the threshold?
When she sets sail beyond the reef.
In The Hunger Games, what ordeal do Katniss and Peeta face together?
Surviving the final battle against the remaining tributes.
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, how does Harry’s return change him?
He returns to the Dursleys with confidence in his identity as a wizard.
In The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, who delivers Bilbo’s call to adventure?
Gandalf, by inviting him to join the dwarves on their quest.
In The Hunger Games, how does Katniss show hesitation before fully accepting her role as a symbol of rebellion?
She focuses only on protecting her family and surviving, not leading.
In Top Gun: Maverick, what is Maverick’s threshold-crossing moment?
Accepting the mission to train young pilots for a dangerous operation.
In The Avengers, what is the group’s collective ordeal?
Fighting Loki and his army in the Battle of New York.
In Moana, how does Moana’s return transform her village?
She restores the heart of Te Fiti, and her people resume voyaging.