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The Hero’s Journeyw/ Finding Nemo

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Name and Describe the Hero The hero symbolizes important ideals and values of his or her home culture

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Unusual BirthThe hero's birth is surrounded by unusual circumstances

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The Call to AdventureThe hero is called to leave home, and he or she willingly or unwillingly goes

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Supernatural HelperThe hero is aided by someone, often old and wise, with magical and mystical power

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Talisman or Special Weapon The hero has a weapon or protective device given to him or her that will be useful on the journey

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Crossing the ThresholdThe hero leaves the familiar, safe world of home and enters fully into the new world of the journey

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TrialsThe hero has to succeed at a series of trials that challenge and build his or her moral strength and character

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Achievement of Goal Upon successful completion of the trials, the hero achieves the goal of the journey

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Reconciliation with a Father-Figure If a division or conflict with the hero's father or father-figure is part of the hero's journey, reconciliation or healing with the father occurs

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Return HomeThe hero, sometimes willingly and sometimes unwillingly, again crosses the threshold and returns home

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Google ImagesWalt Disney Corporation & Pixar Animation


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