Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey
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Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey
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Joseph Campbell
• American Mythologist and Writer
• His theory: “All mythic narratives follow a common pattern regardless of their time of creation.”
• “The Hero with A Thousand Faces”
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The Hero’s Journey in Pop Culture
• Star Wars• Finding Nemo• The Matrix• Harry Potter• Lord of the Rings• The Hunger Games• Batman Begins, The
Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises
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According to Campbell, there are 17 stages in the Hero’s Journey.12 stages were shown in the sections of Beowulf that we read.
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Departure1) Call to Adventure: The Hero is presented with an
adventure.2) Refusal of the Call: The Hero refuses the
adventure.3) Supernatural Aid: A magical being serves as a
guide or gives the hero a magical power.4) Crossing the First Threshold: The hero crosses the
first step of the adventure.5) The Belly of the Whale: The realization that life is
changing.
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Initiation6) The Road of Trials: The hero faces a series
of tasks and tests that must be completed to continue.
7) Apotheosis: A period of rest, peace, and fulfillment before the hero begins his or her return.
8) The Ultimate Boon: The hero achieves the goal of the quest.
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The Return9) The Magical Flight: The hero must escape
with the boon.10) The Crossing of the Return Threshold:
Hero takes the wisdom learned on the journey and uses it in everyday life.
11) Master of the Two Worlds: The hero learns to balance between his old and new life.
12) Freedom to Live: The hero no longer fears death and is able to live in the moment.
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Departure in Finding Nemo
Call to Adventure: Nemo is caught by the men in the boat.
Refusal of the Call: Marlin (Nemo’s dad) is afraid to swim in the open ocean.
Supernatural Aid: Marlin meets Dory. She teaches Marlin to not be afraid.
Crossing the First Threshold: Dory convinces Marlin to leave the safe part of the ocean to save Nemo. They pass Bruce & the sharks.
The Belly of the Whale: Marlin and Dory are in the belly of the whale. They realize they need help to find Nemo.
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InitiationThe Road of Trials:
Marlin and Dory must navigate through a series of tasks to get to Australia.
Apotheosis: Marlin and Dory rest with Crush and Squirt in the current.
The Ultimate Boon: Marlin and Dory reach Sydney Harbor and save Nemo.
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The ReturnThe Magical Flight: Marlin
must return to his coral reef with Nemo and Dory.
Crossing the Return Threshold: Marlin and Dory follow the path they learned to return to the reef.
Master of Two Worlds: Marlin learns to allow Nemo to explore and grow up while still being a protective and loving father.
Freedom to Live: Marlin is no longer afraid of the open ocean.