Hero Journey Vocabulary Flashcards
This step refers to the hero’s normal life at the start of the story, before the adventure begins.
Ordinary World
The hero is faced with something that makes him begin his adventure. This might be a problem or a challenge he needs to overcome.
Call to Adventure
The hero attempts to refuse the adventure because he is afraid
Refusal of the Call
The hero encounters someone who can give him advice and ready him for the journey ahead.
Meeting with the Mentor
The hero leaves his ordinary world for the first time and crosses the threshold into adventure.
Crossing the First Threshold
The hero learns the rules of his new world. During this time, he endures tests of strength of will, meets friends, and comes face to face with foes.
Tests, Allies, Enemies
Setbacks occur, sometimes causing the hero to try a new approach or adopt new ideas.
Approach
The hero experiences a major hurdle or obstacle, such as a life-or-death crisis.
Ordeal
After surviving death, the hero earns his reward or accomplishes his goal.
Reward
The hero begins his journey back to his ordinary life.
The Road Back
The hero faces a final test where everything is at stake and he must use everything he has learned.
Resurrection Hero
The hero brings his knowledge or the “elixir” back to the ordinary world, where he applies it to help all who remain there.
Return with Elixir
