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Hero Journey
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Epic Form? | Opening invocation to the Muse; Starting the story in medias res; Lofty style; Objective tone; Meter; Epithet; Epic simile |
| Ordinary World | The hero, uneasy, uncomfortable or unaware, is introduced sympathetically so the audience can identify with the situation or dilemma. The hero is shown against a background of environment, heredity, and personal history. |
| Call to Adventure | Something shakes up the situation, either from external pressures or from something rising up from deep within, so the hero must face the beginnings of change. |
| Refusal of the Call | The hero feels the fear of the unknown and tries to turn away from the adventure, however briefly. Alternately, another character may express the uncertainty and danger ahead. |
| Meeting with the Mentor | The hero is introduced to a person who prepares him to face future challenges |
| Crossing the First Threshold | The hero commits to the quest and begins the journey |
| Test, Allies, and Enemies | The hero is tested and sorts out allegiances in the Special World. |
| Approaching the Inmost Cave | The hero encounters a dangerous place which hinders the completion of his quest |
| Supreme Ordeal | The hero is confronted with the most difficult task or opponent to overcome; could end in success or death of hero |
| Reward: Seizing the Prize | The hero reaps a reward as a result of his triumph; can be treasure, experience, knowledge, etc. |
| The Road Back | The hero must deal with fallout from overcoming negative forces associated with the Supreme Ordeal |
| Threshold Crossing or “Resurrection” | The hero is transformed by his adventure(s) and returns to his ordinary life; uses new insights to guide him in his new life |
| Return with Elixir- “Freedom to Live” | Any product of value that was obtained as a result of the hero’s quest. If something of negative value/influence attaches itself to the reward, the hero may have to repeat his journey. |
| What are the characteristics of an epic? | A physically impressive hero; A vast setting; A quest or journey; The involvement of supernatural forces; Glorification at the end; A basis in a culture or society |
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