The hero's journey Flashcards
Ordinary world
The hero’s normal life before the adventure begins
Call to Adventure
The hero is presented with a problem or challenge
Refusal to the call
The hero hesitates or refuses the call
Meeting the mentor
The hero meets the mentor who helps guide them
Crossing the threshold
The hero leaves the ordinary world and enters a new one
Tests, Allies and Enemies
The hero faces challenges and makes friends and enemies.
Approach to the Inmost Cave
The hero prepares to face their greatest fear.
Ordeal
A major challenge or crisis where the hero faces death or their greatest fear
Reward (Siezing the Sword)
The hero gains something valuable—an insight, treasure or power
The road back
The hero returns to the ordinary world, changed
Resurrection
The hero faces a final test where everything is at stake.
Return with the Elixir
The hero comes home with knowledge or power that helps others.
