What is the Archetype?
This archetype possesses humility, arete, and hubris slows this character down at times. They are usually the "good guy".
Hero Archetype
Who is the Hero archetype
Odysseus
What is the name of Odysseus home that he is fighting to get back to?
Ithaca
This stage refers to the hero's normal life at the start of the story, before the adventure begins.
Ordinary World
Odysseus, “the cleverest king of Greece” (12) reluctantly leaves his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, in Ithaca to go help fight besides the Spartans. In the 10th year of fighting warriors returned home, all except for Odysseus and his fleet of 12 ships
Ordinary World
This archetype is the "bad guy" . They are usually powerful, a worthy foe, and someone the hero need to defeat.
Shadow archetype
Who is the shadow archetype?
Poseidon
When Odysseus leaves his family, where is he headed?
Sparta, to fight the Trojan War
During this stage the hero learns the rules of his new world. During this time, he endures tests of strength of will, meets friends, and comes face to face with foes.
Tests, Allies, Enemies
Before he arrived, Hermes stopped him giving him moly, a dangerous plant that could kill if dug up by a regular man. Hermes instructed him to place the moly under his tongue to protect him from Circe’s poisonous meal.
Meeting with the Mentor
This archetype exemplifies great wisdom, and can be a sage, wizard, or some other type of supernatural being. They help guide and protect the hero by offering advice, weapons, and other gifts.
Mentor Archetype
Who is the mentor archetype?
Hermes, Athene will be accepted.
How does Odysseus upset Poseidon?
He stabs his son the cyclops, Polyphemus, in his eye after escaping from his cave.
The hero begins his journey back to his ordinary life.
The Road Back
While at sea Poseidon, still furious with Odysseus, wretches his raft and tosses him into the ocean. Ino, a water goddess, assists Odysseus to shore. Once on shore Odysseus goes to sleep in a nearby bush.
Ordeal
This archetype provides the hero assistant throughout the story. They are always by their side to help them.
Ally
Who is the ally archetype
Various answer: must give evidence
-Athene
-King Aeolus
-Circe
-Calypso
Who encourages Telemachus to go on a journey to find Odysseus?
Athene
The hero faces a final test where everything is at stake and he must use everything he has learned
The Resurrection
The Road Back
Answer Varies
This archetype presents a momentary obstacle or problem to the hero that they must over come in order to continue their journey
Threshold Guardians
Name at least 2 threshold guardians.
Cyclops
Laestrygonians
Scylla
Charybdis
What is the climax of the story?
When Odysseus has the battle with the suitors in the hall for justice.
The hero attempts to refuse the adventure because he is afraid
Refusal of the Call
Resurrection Hero
Varies