Characters
Setting
Colors
Hero's Journey
Potpourri
100
In 1984's The Karate Kid, actor Pat Morita plays Mr. Miyagi, seen here, who trains Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio, in martial arts. Mr. Miyagi fits this archetype.
What is a mentor/guide?
100
This archetype represents corruption and complexity. It's opposite represents purity and simplicity.
What is a city?
100
When was the last time you saw Walt Disney's Aladdin? Jafar, the story's villain, wears robes that are red and this color, which signifies his evil and deceitful ways.
What is black?
100
This part of the hero's journey involves learning the physical, mental, and/or moral skills necessary to succeed on a later quest.
What is youth preparation?
100
This is the city where Mr. Nilles lives. It's the better twin, at least in his opinion, due in part to its architecture, which is featured here.
What is St. Paul?
200
Bummer! The sole purpose for this character in a story is to make sacrifices for, and perhaps die in support of, the hero.
What is a scapegoat/martyr?
200
2021's Dune, pictured here, is set in this archetype.
What is a wasteland/desert?
200
It's no wonder that this color, often associated with spring, signifies new life and renewal.
What is green?
200
The final part of the hero's journey.
What is the return?
200
Mr. Nilles taught at this school before coming to Wayzata. Better grab a rake?
What is Maple Grove Senior High?
300
Typically female, this character is sought after by both the hero and the villain.
What is a fair maiden?
300
In a song widely speculated to be about Harry Styles on her 1989 album, Taylor Swift ponders whether she and an ex are out of another name for this archetype, which appropriately represents a loss of direction and irrational behavior.
What is a forest?
300
As an archetype, water represents rebirth and purification, which makes sense considering clean water often appears as this color, which represents peace, calm, and cleansing.
What is blue?
300
This is another name for the journey a hero goes on to fix a problem.
What is quest?
300
Mr. Nilles's favorite salad is featured on this day of the week. Yeehaw!
What is Wednesday?
400
Be careful! This protagonist often does misdeeds, which might make you think they are a villain, but their cause is typically good
What is an antihero?
400
Protagonists will not gain truth and insight when this archetype occurs. Maybe it is because they would be "in the dark."
What is night?
400
The Age of Innocence, pictured here, is appropriately titled since this color, which represents innocence, goodness, and purity, is featured prominently.
What is white?
400
The first part of the hero's journey.
What is innocent birth?
400
For you chemistry nerds, it's the atomic number of rubidium. It's also Mr. Nilles's age.
What is 37?
500
This character might seem like a villain at first, but after readers get to know them, they may provide the protagonist with more help than harm.
What is a trickster?
500
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Heart of Darkness, and Death on the Nile are just a few famous novels that take place on this archetype, which signifies change or transformation.
What is a river?
500
Anyone who has read The Great Gatsby knows it to be true. This is the color of Jay Gatsby's car, which hits and kills Myrtle when it is driven by Daisy Buchanan. All of the characters are said to be corrupt.
What is yellow?
500
A hero may need divine assistance to get out of this point in their journey.
What is the low point/death?
500
This is Mr. Nilles's high school mascot, but his school colors were not purple and gold.
What is a viking?