Hero's Journey
The hero meets a mentor who exhibits special skills, powers, or wisdom. They give them a talisman- this might be a magical object, training, insight, or advice they need to succeed.
What is... Meeting the Mentor?
Barbie meets a mentor who has been expelled from Barbie Land for being different and is given advice to "learn the truth about the universe". Who is her mentor?
Who is... Weird Barbie
Which theme vocab word could be described as... Bouncing back after experiencing hardship
What is... Resilience?
After getting in touch with his feelings and accepting that he does not need to always carry such a heavy burden, Ken discovers that he is...
What is... Kenough?
The hero exists in a world considered ordinary or uneventful by those who live there. The protagonist is outcast in their everyday life and considered odd by the rest of society.
What is... The Ordinary World?
Barbie is said to be malfunctioning (she wakes up tired, has flat feet, the shower water is cold, she falls from the second floor of her dream house, etc.). What step of the journey is this considered?
What is... The Call to Adventure?
Fill-In-The-Blank:
Barbie refusing to get in the box because she disagreed with what she was observing in the real world is an example of ________________.
What is... Resistance?
At the end of the movie (when Danica cried) who is singing the song, 'What was I made for?'?
Who is... Billie Eilish?
The hero leaves the ordinary world and enters an environment they’ve never experienced before. This new world has its own rules and the hero must learn to adapt if they want to survive.
What is... Crossing the Threshold?
In the real world, Barbie and Ken are both adapting to the patriarchy, which we first notice as they are roller skating through LA. What stage is this an example of?
What is... Crossing the Threshold?
Fill-In-The-Blank:
Even though I do not identify with their identity, I still support their cause and speak up when I can because i am a(n) ___________________.
What is an... Ally?
The inventor of Barbie is...
Who is... Ruth Handler?
The hero is called away and removed from the ordinary world. Usually there is a discovery, event, problem, or danger that spurs them on their journey. Adventure awaits them.
What is... The Call to Adventure?
Gloria and Sasha reconnect about their personal identities and experiences being women in the real world. What stage is this an example of?
What is... The Reward?
Last weekend, people around the country gathered at marches to express their dissatisfaction with current government policies. They spoke out, made signs, and advocated for causes. What is this an example of?
What is... Protest?
When Weird Barbie is telling Barbie she needs to decide between regular life vs. the truth, what two items does she hold up to represent those choices?
What are... heels and birkenstocks?
This is the lead up to the final battle, also called the supreme ordeal. In this stage, the hero is confronted with something that motivates them or prepares them to complete the final task.
What is... The Approach?
The Barbie's decide to trick the Ken's by turning them against each other and sending out decoy Barbie's as a way to win back the constitution. What stage is this an example of?
What is... The Ressurection?
Food Insecurity, Gender Equality, Black Lives Matter, and LGBTQIA+ rights are all examples of what?
What is... Cause?
Danica said one of her favorite actresses is in this movie during a scene where she was on the screen. What is that actress' name or what role did she play?
Who is... Issa Rae (President Barbie)?