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Stages of the Hero's Journey

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1. Ordinary World/the mundane

showing the hero in his ordinary environment

2. Call to Aventure

hero is presented with a problem, challenge, or adventure

3. Refusal of the Call

the hero is reluctant at first, fearful of the unknown

4. Meeting with the Mentor

the hero is encouraged by the Wise Old Man or Woman

5. Crossing the Threshold

the hero passes the first threshold and enters the special world for the first time (the start of the adventure)

6. Tests, Allies, Enemies

the hero encounters tests and helpers, all part of his training

7. Approach to the inmost Cave

the hero comes at last to a dangerous place, often deep underground, where the object of the quest is hidden.

this is the moment when the hero faces the possibility of death, brought to the edge in a fight with a mythical beast. This is a critical moment in the story, like a rebirth

9. Seizing the Sword/the Reward

having survived the ordeal and succeeded, the hero takes possession of the treasure he has been seeking

the hero is challenged by enemies from whom he has stolen the reward.

11. Resurrection

the hero emerges from the special world, transformed by his/her experience

12. Return with the Reward

the hero comes back to the ordinary world with the reward, the lesson is learned and can either benefit the hero or mankind