It describes the typical adventure of the archetype known as the hero, the person who goes out and achieves great deeds on behalf of the group, tribe, or. Po, the heros journey of kung fu panda call to adventure tests, allies, and enemies meeting the mentor tigress, one of the furious five, is the trickster in the film, and is pos enemy at one point. Joseph campbell was an american mythologist, writer, and lecturer. On the following pages, you can consciously move through the stages of the heros journey by following the stages.
Often the heroes are considered odd by those in the ordinary world and possess some ability or characteristic that makes them feel outofplace. Ask students to write these questions and their respective answers in their notes. R2d2s cryptic message refusal of the quest during the call to adventure heroes are given a task or quest which only they can complete. Heros journey of kung fu panda by dana kelin on prezi. Cross the first threshold and enter the special world, where 6. I can identify the characteristics of a strong paragraph. The hero always returns from his or her adventure with newfound knowledge to help save the world. Pdf joseph campbell is the mythographer of the last century who has congenially opened the mythological. Regardless of the details, the new world is sure to be filled with adventure.
The heros journey is a pattern of storytelling that is found in ancient stories, dramas, myths and religious rituals. Specify the attributes of the stage to which these actions relate. In this step of the heros journey, the hero is tested and sorts out allegiances in the special world. I recommend doing this one in groups as it can spark some excellent discussion. Desired results understandings students will understand that the heros journey is a process with essential steps leading to a goal i. For each stage of the heros journey describe the action of the film, if any, which manifests the stage. The ordinary world heroes exist in a world is considered ordinary or uneventful by those who live there. Often, the hero refuses the call to adventure out of selfdoubt, duty or someone. This widely distributed pattern was described by campbell in the hero with a thousand faces 1949. The monomyth heros journey lesson plan ppt and pdf printable plan this 85page plan and 39slide powerpoint is a comprehensive approach for students to learn about the monomyth heros journey. The heros journey has been called a monomyth or a world myth. Learning to recognize this important literary element helps you gain a deeper understanding of the stories you read and experience. We experience the journey through the eyes of the hero.
Teach the heros journey or monomyth with these teacher notes, student presentation, and fun handout quiz. Interpretations of joseph campbell and the heros journey. Potential benefits improved selfesteem and selfefficacy improved relationships and expectations. Throughout this section, while describing each particular stage, i will try to enhance the experience. If you begin to understand the archetype and learn to see literature and film as modern myths, stories which both reflect and direct human experience, then with this heros journey. Not sure how i feel about princess diaries as a serious drama to emulate but this chart is a good one to sort of test the clarity of my plot lines by amanda patterson the heros journey star wars and the princess diaries. The stages of the hero s journey all stories consist of common structural elements of stages found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies. Joseph campbell, author of the heros journey what others are saying. Study 23 terms heros journey quiz flashcards quizlet. The healing power of telling your story worksheet 1. The heros journey is a pattern of narrative identified by the american scholar joseph campbell that appears in drama, storytelling, myth, religious ritual, and psychological development.
Read the notes on the heros journey and take your own notes for each stage. Can you identify the archetypal stages of adventure and myth, as laid out by joseph campbell. Using the heros journey as a screenwriting template. Teaching joseph campbells the heros journey creative. This quiz and worksheet combination covers the components of joseph campbells theory on the recurring pattern of heroes adventures found throughout literature, also known as the hero s journey. The hero s guidebook sale item humorously illustrated with over 40 cartoons by the author, this book takes readers through the stages of the hero s journey using examples from books, films, and even video games. For any skipped stages, simply state that the stage is not contained in the quest shown in the film. Swbat identify the major points in a heros journey, as well as heroic traits. According to him, there were three stages in total the departure, the initiation, and the return and each with. An illustration of campbells famous heros journey story. For us, you are the hero, and we are hopefully one of your mentors.
Theseus had not been in athens more than six months, learning the duties of a king from his father aegeus, when his courage was tested. It underlies virtually all literature and film, making it an ideal framework for learning british literature. This is a free printable worksheet in pdf format and holds a printable version of the quiz heros journey. One bright spring morning, when all the world seemed new and alive, the people of athens appeared strangely sad and gloomy, and the sound. In books like the hero with a thousand faces, the power of myth, and the inner reaches.
The stages and archetypes of the heros journey set out below have been adapted from voglers book the writers journey. The hero s journey is a classic story structure thats shared by stories worldwide. The archetype of the heros journey arthurian legend beowulf classical mythology creation stories fairy tales and folktales homer, the iliad and the odyssey mythology main page the allpurpose guide to epic movies this chart shows different archetypal roles at work in harry potter, star wars, and other movies. The ideas about how such adventures have been passed down through. There are several formulations of the stages of the heros journey. Heros journey worksheetclick image to view and download pdf. Theres little comfort for him facing challenges that often seem insurmountable, especially when he feels misunderstood by his parents and threatened by his older brother.
By printig out this quiz and taking it with pen and paper creates for a good variation to only playing it online. This comprehensive guide outlines the heros journey steps and how this universal story. Do you think you know everything about the heros journey. This quiz and worksheet combination covers the components of joseph campbells theory on the recurring pattern of heroes adventures found throughout literature, also known as the heros journey. The heros journey can be found in all genres of literature including mystery, science fiction, thriller, romance, and historical fiction. Coined by academic joseph campbell in 1949, it refers to a wideranging category of tales in which a character ventures out to get what they need, faces conflict, and ultimately triumphs over adversity. Question 2 the use of a circle to represent perfection or the use of a lighted candle to signify life is considered.
Important archetypes like the hero, the mentor, the shadow, the ally, the trickster, and the threshold guardian appear as well. The heros journey is the pattern of human experience. She gets to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual root causes of disease in the body. Susan lee woodward is a medical intuitive, reiki practitioner, and laughter yoga leader. The heros journey is his gift, his ultimate boon campbell, 2008, p. Heros journey worksheet explaining the monomyth teach. The heros journey is a pattern that can be found in myths, stories, and legends from a range of cultures and time periods. This is the true reward for his journey and transformation. A dear friend and colleague, emi berger, recently wrote a blog post about a concept called the heros journey.
Heroes are introduced in the ordinary world, where 2. The point in a persons life when they are first given notice that everything is going to change, whether they know it or not. Interpretations of joseph campbell and the heros journey the heros journey. Danny devito on tangerine the rites of passage for a fourteenyearold boy can be unsettling, frightening, and even dangerous. Which sentence from the article would be most important to. They are the things the hero must overcome, the monsters the hero must fight, and the battles the hero must win, in order to complete his journey. The quiz i give students at the end of the poem is more of a check for understanding.
His book the hero with a thousand faces explores the common journey that heroes from. Teaching joseph campbells the heros journey creative english. This is the final reward earned on the heros journey. The hero has been resurrected, purified and has earned the right to be accepted back into the ordinary world and share this of the journey. The stages of the heros journey all stories consist of common structural elements of stages found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies. Interpretations of joseph campbell and the heros journey the. An introduction everyone takes the heros journey to some degree. The heros guidebook sale item humorously illustrated with over 40 cartoons by the author, this book takes readers through the stages of the heros journey using examples from books, films, and even video games. The heros journey star wars and the princess diaries writers write. Heros journey quick notes strong hitting standard rl. This is the heros normal world, where life is status quo, problemsconflicts dont trouble the hero, and heshe lives among. Test your knowledge on this movies quiz to see how you do and compare your score to. The true hero returns with this to share with others or heal a wounded land. What follows is a simple overview of each stage, illustrating basic characteristics and functions.
The stages of the heros journey tallinn university. It is based on the ideas of carl jung and joseph campbell, as developed and applied to film by chris vogler. Question in this step of the heros journey, the hero prepares for the major challenge. The heros journey pdf this worksheet gives an overview of the heros journey, as outlined by joseph campbell and others. These notes will aid you in the rest of our study of the heros journey. Presentationthe presentation pdf file explains the stages and parts of the heros journey and breaks them down in stepbystep analysis in 34 fullcolor slides. The heros journey for esl teachers linkedin slideshare. Can you name the character that best embodies the character archetypes from the heros journey. Often the hero fails one or more of these tests, which often occur in threes.
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