Who does Merlin choose to take care of young Arthur?
Sir Ector and his family
100
hero may be afraid or reluctant to begin the adventure
refusal of the call
100
Teaches or trains the hero
mentor
100
The hero will encounter challenges and meet friends and enemies.
Tests, Allies, and Enemies
200
***DAILY TRIPLE***Why is Orpheus upset at the beginning of the myth?
Eurydice dies on the morning of their wedding.
200
What does Merlin set up to figure out the true king?
He places a sword in a stone. Whoever can pull it out will be titled the king.
200
hero is first shown in his regular, everyday world
ordinary world
200
Lesser villians or antagonists; may be turned into allies
threshold guardians
200
The hero comes to the edge of a dangerous place where his reward is hidden.
Approach to the Inmost Cave
300
What does Prometheus do to help humans overcome their fear of fire?
cooks meat.
300
Who is Arthur's real father?
King Uther
300
hero returns to the ordinary world with the reward/treasure
return with the reward
300
****DAILY DOUBLE***Provides motivation; offers the hero a challenge; gets the story rolling
herald
300
The hero is presented with a problem, challenge, or adventure.
Call to Adventure
400
How does Zeus punish Prometheus for bringing fire to humans?
chained him to a mountain where vultures ate his liver
400
What happens at the end of "Young Arthur" that proves Arthur's goodness?
returns to keep Kay out of trouble
400
mentor prepares the hero to face the unknown by giving him advice, guidance, or magical equipment
meeting with the mentor
400
represents a need for change; provides humor
trickster
400
The hero faces the possibility of death. The audience may think the hero is dead, but he “comes back to life”.
Supreme Ordeal
500
Hades most likely commands Orpheus not to look back to...
A. protect Orpheus from attack in the underworld
B. stress that Eurydice needs time to recover
C. make sure that Orpheus continues to play music
D. test Orpheus's faith and obedience
D. test Orpheus’ faith and obedience
500
Why is Arthur looking for a sword?
he forgets to bring Kay's sword to the joust
500
***DAILY DOUBLE***hero fully enters the special world. Story takes off, and the adventure gets going
crossing the first threshold
500
Represents dark forces and negativity; is often the villian
shadow
500
The hero is chased by those that want the treasure/reward.