the hero’s journey: the circular path step 1: getting the call step 2: picking up a sidekick and a...
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The Hero’s Journey:The Circular Path
Step 1:Getting the Call
Step 2:Picking up a sidekick
and a helper
Step 3:Crossing Over
Step 4:Trials and
Tribulations
Step 5:Hitting bottom
And getting thereward
Step 6:The Return
Step 7:Heading Home
Step 8:Saving the
World
Ordinary World
Extraordinary World(Supernatural World)
Separation
Initiation
Return
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The Call to Adventure:Our hero/heroine is given his/her first
notice that everything is about to change.
They are about to begin the adventure. The hero/heroine may be reluctant to go.
He/she embarks on a perilous journey.
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The sidekick and helper volunteer to go along to help and support the hero/heroine.
The sidekick can be clumsy, awkward and make mistakes – ultimately his/her goal is to help the hero
The helper is usually more than just a friend.
The mentor is a teacher – he has more wisdom, knowledge and experience. He gives the hero his/her gifts
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Crossing the Threshold signifies that the hero/heroine has committed to the journey.
Our hero officially begins his/her journey, leaving the comfort of his/her known world or life.
Crosses the gateway that separates the Ordinary World form the Extraordinary World.
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Our hero must face trials, ordeals, or situations that bring about the changes
These ordeals can threaten the
hero/heroine, sidekick and helper.
The hero/heroine may receive a magical aid, or powerful tool.
The Initiation into the Extraordinary World also tests the hero/heroine’s commitment to the journey.
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The hero/heroine is at the lowest possible point, “the nadir.”
The hero/heroine undergoes a supreme ordeal: a test of strength, smarts and will.
After a struggle with the villain or “shadow,” the journey is over.
The hero/heroine gains the reward, “the boon.” The reward comes in many forms: a magical sword, an elixir, or greater knowledge.
The hero/heroine has been transformed.
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The hero/heroine must finally recommit to completing the journey and accept the road back to the Ordinary World.
Like crossing the Threshold, the hero/heroine needs an event that will push him/her back through into the Ordinary World.
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When the hero/heroine returns home, they are greatly changed.
They have learned much about the world and themselves.
The hero/heroine must look inside themselves.
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“The boon” or reward the hero/heroine brings home restores the world.
Things are returned to normal, and there is a great recognition given to the hero/heroine for his/her efforts.