THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S

JOURNEYWARM-UP:

Define stereotype. Think about the culture here at Strayer and list stereotypes that you see exist. Record these in your spiral notebook.

THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S

JOURNEYWhat is an archetype?

It is a character, symbol, story pattern, or other element that is common to human experience across cultures. It is something seen in literature for thousands of years, regardless of area, culture, or language.

THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S

JOURNEYExamples of archetypes:underdog

herodamsel in distress

stepmotherfairy godmother

tricksterscapegoat

happy endingvillain

giant monster

THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S

JOURNEY•According to Joseph Campbell a hero’s journey is archetypal because all heroes’ journeys follow a similar pattern.

•Campbell describes the journey in three stages with various steps in each stage.

•Campbell’s journey can be applied to many heroes in movies/books that you are familiar with .

Stage 1 = DepartureStage 2 = InitiationStage 3 = Return

3 Stages of Hero’s Journey

Stage 1 = DepartureStep In my own words…

The Call to Adventure An ordinary person finds out that his/her life is about to change.

Refusal of the Call He/she refuses to accept the adventure.

The Beginning of the Adventure

The hero’s adventure begins in his/her new role.

Stage 2 = InitiationSteps In my own words…

The Road of Trials The hero is faced with challenges and tests as the hero makes the transformation.

The Experience with Unconditional Love

The hero has the love and support from a friend, mentor or family member. It helps the hero survive the journey.

The Ultimate Boon The hero’s training is complete; the hero tackles the biggest challenge.

Stage 3 = ReturnRefusal of the Return After the goal has been accomplished, the

hero may refuse to return with the gift either because he doesn’t think anything will change or the hero wants to stay where he is (in a better place).

The Magic Flight The hero experiences adventure/danger as he returns to life before his adventure.

Rescue from Without The hero needs guides and rescuers to bring him back to everyday life, especially if the hero has been wounded or weakened.

The Crossing, or Return Threshold: The hero must remember and integrate his newly-found wisdom into his previous life and figure out how to share this wisdom with the rest of the world.

An example….

The Call to Adventure Bruce Wayne’s parents are murdered when he is a young boy. Soon after, he falls into a well with thousands of bats and is filled with fear.

Refusal of the Call Instead of following in his parent’s footsteps and seeking positive solutions to the problems of Gotham City, he disappears and ends up in a foreign prison.

The Beginning of the Adventure

After leaving prison, Bruce Wayne is invited to the top of the mountain to find what he’s looking for.

An example….

The Call to Adventure Homer watches Sputnik and is inspired

Refusal of the Call Homer hesitates because his family is not supportive.

The Beginning of the Adventure

Homer and his friends begin to build rockets.

An example….

The Road of Trials Meeting Quentin (nerd)Getting information and suppliesLack of support from friends and familyFailed launches (fence)

The Experience with Unconditional Love

Miss. RileyMom

The Ultimate Boon First successful launch

An example….Refusal of the Return Drops out of school

Goes to work in the mine

The Magic Flight Working in the minesBeing arrested

Rescue From Without Quentin and Homer proving they didn’t start the fire.Mom and Dad sending help for Science Fair

The Crossing , or Return Threshold Won the awardDad coming to the launchWorking for NASA

THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S

JOURNEYTASK:

•Select a hero. Work with a group or partnership to map and record this hero’s journey. Fill these steps in your SpringBoard text. BE PREPARED to share with the rest of the class.

THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY

See SB text (page 19)Possible Movies:Superman Hunger GamesBatman Tangled Shrek BraveMulan Lord of the RingsHarry PotterStar WarsSpidermanRocky

THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY

THE CHALLENGE OF THE HERO’S JOURNEY

Hero’s Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkhNBJUQRzI

Warm - UpSelect an archetype that you are familiar with or that was discussed in class yesterday. In your spiral notebook describe the archetype and list three books, movies, stories, poems, etc.. that represent the archetype you selected.

You may not choose the “hero” archetype.

Warm - UpSelect an archetype that you are familiar with or that was discussed in class yesterday. In your spiral notebook describe the archetype and list three books, movies, stories, poems, etc.. that represent the archetype you selected.

You may not choose the “hero” archetype.

Warm-up: 9/22

Which indicates the order of the stages that a hero goes through in his/her journey as described by Joseph Campbell?

A. Initiation, Return, Departure

B. Departure, Return, Initiation

C. Departure, Initiation, Return

D. Initiation, Departure, Return

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about an archetype?

A. It is typically a character, symbol, or element of a story.

B. It is a judgment that is made based on someone’s characteristics.

C. It can be understood across cultures.

D. It can be understood across generations by both young and old.