Hero's Journey Flashcards
The Ordinary World
Limited awareness of the problem
The Call to Adventure
Increased awareness of need for change
Refusal of the call
Fear; resistance to change
Meeting with the mentor
Overcoming fear
Crossing the threshold
Committing to change
Tests, allies, enemies
Experimenting with new conditions
Approach to the inmost cave
Preparing for major change
The Ordeal
Big change with feeling of life and death
The Reward
Accepting consequences of new life
The Road Back
New challenge and rededication
The Resurrection
Final attempt(s); last minute danger
Return with the elixir
Mastery; conclusion
Heroes
Central figures in stories
Shadows
Villains and enemies; the enemy within; repression
Mentors
Guide or guiding principles; a great coach or teacher