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Joseph Campbell's Hero Journey - Coggle Diagram
Joseph Campbell's Hero Journey
Discovered in 1949
Humans, Producers, and even authors use this method everyday
Same overarching structure, contained the same types of characters, and had the same universal themes.
3 Phases to 12 Stages
Ordinary World
Where the hero exists before his present story begins, oblivious of the adventures to come.
Something unusual about the hero’s birth or childhood/ something that sets them apart from the beginning.
Call to Adventure
Hero's adventure begins when he receives a call to action
Direct threat, quest, or challenge is assigned.
Refusal of The Call
Second thoughts or even deep personal doubts as to whether or not he is up to the challenge.
Meeting the Mentor
The hero desperately needs guidance he meets a mentor figure who gives him something he needs
Given an object of importance, insight into the dilemma he faces, wise advice, practical training or even self-confidence
Crossing the Threshold
The hero is now ready to act upon his call to adventure.
Tests, Allies, Enemies.
The hero is confronted with an ever-more difficult series of challenges that test him in a variety of ways.
The hero must overcome each challenge he is presented with on the journey towards his ultimate goal.
The Approach
As the hero approaches the “cave” he must make final preparations before taking that final leap into the great unknown
An actual location in which lies a terrible danger or an inner conflict which up until now the hero has not had to face.
Death and Rebirth.
High-point of the hero's story and where everything he holds dear is put on the line.
If he fails, he will either die or life as he knows it will never be the same again.
The Reward
The hero is ultimately transformed into a new state, emerging from battle as a stronger person
The Road Back
He must return home with his reward, but this time, the anticipation of danger is replaced with that of acclaim and perhaps vindication, absolution or even exoneration
The Resurrection
One more battle with death or one last time when the hero must face his fears.
The hero will succeed, destroy his enemy and emerge from battle cleansed and reborn.
The Return
He returns home to his Ordinary World a changed man. He will have grown as a person, learned many things, faced many terrible dangers and even death