The Ordinary World
In this stage, the hero meets someone (or finds something) who gives them the knowledge and confidence necessary to embark on their quest.
Meeting the Mentor
In this stage, the hero faces foes and obstacles, learns who is to be trusted and who is to be feared, and develops their skills for later challenges.
Tests, Allies, Enemies
to serve and sacrifice
the hero
Vern's nickname
(hint: it has something to do with his "booty")
Penny
In this stage, the hero's world is disrupted, throwing their world off-balance and establishing the stakes involved if the challenge or quest is rejected.
The Call to Adventure
In this stage, the hero earns the right to celebrate by attaining what they sought, whether something physical like a magical sword or something conceptual like enlightenment.
The Reward
to destroy
the shadow
The mentor figure to Gordie—first and last names!
Chris Chambers
Spell your teacher's name without looking.
S-U-G-N-E-T :)
In this stage, a strong turning point occurs that points the hero homewards.
The Road Back
to question and deceive
the shapeshifter
We refer to the "monster" Polyphemus by this name in popular culture.
He is an example of one of several in The Odyssey.
Cyclops
In this stage, the hero commits to the journey and there is no going back.
Crossing the Threshold
Name the classmates at your table.
Names matter! :)
to warn and challenge
the herald
The boys unintentionally find these critters as they pass through a pond before they find the body.
Leeches
In this stage, the Hero may restore balance, provide emotional healing, or bring the audience to a greater awareness of our world.
Return with the Elixir
The calm before the storm; in this stage, preparations are made for the central conflict and challenge to come.
Approach to the Inmost Cave
what are archetypes?
(the definition)
recurring and recognizable characteristics and traits that span time and culture; a character can wear the "mask" of an archetype at any given time in a story.
The type of weather during the novella's climax
Hail.
Arrange the stages of the Hero's Journey in order as best as you can; the team that is closest will attain the coveted "greater understanding".
The Ordinary World
The Call to Adventure
Refusal of the Call
Meeting the Mentor
Crossing the Threshold
Tests, Allies, Enemies
Approach to the Inmost Cave
The Ordeal
Reward
The Road Back
The Resurrection
Return with the Elixir