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Seven Stages of the Hero’s Journey

Seven Stages of the Hero’s Journey. 1. Call to adventure. The hero receives a challenge, accepts it, and sets off on the journey The challenge is usually VERY important The hero is usually the ONLY one who can meet it. 2. Trials.

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Seven Stages of the Hero’s Journey

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  1. Seven Stages of the Hero’s Journey

  2. 1. Call to adventure • The hero receives a challenge, accepts it, and sets off on the journey • The challenge is usually VERY important • The hero is usually the ONLY one who can meet it

  3. 2. Trials • Hero meets obstacles which test his resolve and courage (meets “tempters” that will try and pull him off the path) • Usually one trial stands at the threshold, after which there is no turning back. • Trials may occur up to the Supreme Test

  4. 3. The soul guide • The hero receives advice, insight, or a magical tool from one or more helpers.

  5. 4. Dark night of the soul • Hero feels lost, helpless, and trapped • Events have moved beyond his control • His only hope is to live moment to moment and survive by his wits

  6. 5. The supreme test • The hero meets the ultimate challenge • This test determines the final outcome

  7. 6. Balancing of emotion (the transformation) • The hero achieves his heart’s desire, and the conflict is resolved. Common themes: • Recognition from father • Healing form pain or freedom from past • Union with lady-love

  8. 7. Return to society • Society benefits from the hero’s • Wisdom • Strength/power • The life he will now lead • The examples his life has provided for others to follow even after his death. (i.e Christ)

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