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The Hero's Quest

Terms in this set (22)

Collective unconscious
Archetypes-hero
Carl Jung
Campbell's big contribution: definition of a hero
Joseph Campbell
A miraculous, but humble birth
A daring deed at a young age
A short but brilliant life
Work for the good of others
A teacher who accompanies him
An uncommon ability or special weapon
A fatal flaw or weakness—often excessive pride (Hubris)
A need or desire to abandon the ones he loves
A death made in heroic sacrifice
Common characteristics of a hero
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DEPARTURE
1. The Herald
2. The Awakening
3. The Blunder
The Call to Adventure
messenger/announcer, usually dark character, beast maybe
herald
The hero steps or departs from home or a place of safety into the world of adventure
The Threshold
A voice of wisdom who guides the hero on the quest
The God-Teacher
-Makes sure the hero has what is needed for the adventure
-Usually an attempt to make the hero turn back and not embark on the quest
The Threshold Guardians
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INITIATION
The hero is to be born again, undergo a metamorphosis, shed his old character for a new one
-Usually a dark place---Symbolic of death
The Belly of the Whale
The road is filled with obstacles, danger, tests, monsters or dragons, either external or internal
-usually in series of threes
The Road of Trials
A temptation tries to lead the hero off his path of adventure
Woman as Temptress
Something that suddenly appears out of nowhere to save the day
Deus ex Machina
Person or thing trapped by the villain with no means of escape
Damsel-in-Distress
Exaltation to divine rank or stature; deification; Stage 10
apotheosis
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RETURN
A difficult task is accomplished with great ease
The Ultimate Boon
magic potion made through which the hero hopes to be made immortal
elixir
hero knows no limits and wins
breakthrough
return home to claim kingdom
recovered birthright
The triumphant hero must return to his or her home, but is often pursued
The Magic Flight
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