heros journey Flashcards
call to adventure
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Call to Adventure
The hero is called to leave their ordinary world and undertake a journey into the unknown.
In Moana, the Call to Adventure occurs when the ocean chooses her and gives her the heart of Te Fiti. This moment, along with the failing crops and fish scarcity on her island, pushes her to leave the safety of home.
Supernatural Aid
: In Moana, the Supernatural Aid in the known world is the ocean itself. It actively helps Moana by choosing her as the hero, guiding her boat, saving her from drowning, and delivering the heart of Te Fiti
Supernatural Aid**
Once the hero has committed to the quest, a guide or magical helper appears to assist them.
Threshold (Guardians)**
Threshold (Guardians)**
The hero must pass obstacles or guardians at the threshold of their journey to enter the unknown world.
In Moana, the Threshold Guardians in the known world are Moana’s parents, especially her father, Chief Tui.
*Threshold (Beginning of Transformation)**
*Threshold (Beginning of Transformation)**
The hero fully enters the unknown world, where their transformation begins.
In Moana, the Threshold (Beginning of Transformation) in the unknown world occurs when she sails beyond the reef for the first time and survives the open ocean. This marks her first step into unfamiliar territory,
*Challenges and Temptations**
*Challenges and Temptations**
The hero faces tests, fights enemies, and meets allies that challenge their resolve.
- Facing Te Ka: Moana confronts Te Ka, the lava monster, which represents a significant physical challenge. This encounter tests her bravery and resolve to restore the heart of Te Fiti.
- Self-Doubt and Fear: Moana struggles with her self-doubt, especially when Maui initially refuses to help her. The temptation to give up and return to the safety of her island looms large.
- Maui’s Distractions: Maui often distracts Moana with his bravado and self-centeredness, tempting her to lose focus on her true mission.
- The Kakamora: The encounter with the Kakamora, the coconut pirate creatures, poses a challenge where Moana and Maui must work together to survive, testing their teamwork and resilience.
- Emotional Temptations: Moana faces emotional challenges, including the temptation to abandon her quest for the heart when she feels overwhelmed by the dangers and responsibilities of leadership.
These challenges and temp
helper mentor
elper: Moana’s grandmother, Gramma Tala, plays a key role as a helper in the Hero’s Journey, especially during the stages of Departure and Challenges
v*Helper and Mentor**
The hero receives help and guidance from a mentor figure.
In Moana, the Helper in the unknown world is Maui. Although reluctant at first, Maui eventually teaches Moana essential skills, such as wayfinding and sailing. Through their journey together, he helps her build confidence, face challenges, and understand what it means to be a hero.
Mentor: In Moana, the Mentor in the unknown world is Maui. Despite his initial resistance, Maui guides Moana by teaching her how to navigate the ocean and develop the confidence needed to fulfill her mission. His lessons help her grow into a skilled wayfinder and leader, crucial for her transformation into a true hero.
helper mentor
*Helper and Mentor**
The hero receives help and guidance from a mentor figure.
Revelation/Abyss death and rebirth
Revelation/Abyss death and rebirth: In summary, the Abyss, Death, and Rebirth in Moana’s Hero’s Journey occurs when she almost gives up but, through a moment of spiritual clarity, finds new strength by fully embracing who she is and what she stands for.
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Revelation (Abyss - Death & Rebirth)
The hero reaches their lowest point, often facing death or despair, but is reborn with new insight.
transformation
Moana’s transformation is her shift from self-doubt to confidence. Initially torn between staying on the island and following her calling, she learns through challenges and setbacks that her strength lies within. After realizing she doesn’t need Maui or anyone else’s approval, she embraces her identity as a wayfinder and leader. Her transformation is complete when she shows compassion by recognizing Te Kā as Te Fiti and restoring the heart, proving that true power comes from empathy, connection, and self-belief.
Transformation**
The hero emerges from the abyss transformed, gaining wisdom or strength to face their final challenge.
atonment
Atonement
The hero confronts the ultimate challenge and reconciles with past mistakes or adversaries, achieving understanding.
The atonement in Moana occurs when she fully accepts her role as the hero and finds peace within herself. This moment happens after her lowest point, when Gramma Tala’s spirit appears, and Moana realizes that she doesn’t need external approval or Maui’s help—everything she needs is already within her. Through the song “I Am Moana,” she embraces her identity as a wayfinder, letting go of doubt and fear.
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Return (Gift of the Goddess)
The hero returns to the ordinary world, often with a boon or gift that benefits others.
Return (Gift of the Goddess): The Return (Gift of the Goddess) in Moana happens when she restores the heart of Te Fiti and returns home with newfound knowledge and power. The “gift” she brings back to her people is the rediscovery of their identity as voyagers. Through her journey, Moana learns not just to navigate the seas but also to embrace her role as a leader. She returns to her island with the wisdom and courage to guide her people beyond the reef, reigniting their ancestral tradition of exploration. This gift of wayfinding symbolizes both physical and spiritual renewal—her people are no longer confined to the island but set out on new adventures, led by Moana as their confident chief and wayfinder.
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