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The monomyth, or “Hero’s Journey,” is a pattern identified

by American comparative mythologist Joseph Campbell.

The journey goes like this:

Just to recap:

Joseph Campbell's Monomyth

as explained in The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler

Step 11:

Resurrection

Step 6:

Tests, Allies, and Enemies

The hero is tested with various challenges in the new world. During these challenges, the hero figures out who is a friend and who is an enemy (Vogler).

Almost home, the hero is severely tested once more. This test is more final and more difficult than the last one was. By the hero’s action in this test, the conflict from the beginning of the journey is

finally resolved

(Vogler).

Step 10:

The Road Back

"About three-fourths of the way through the story, the hero is driven to complete the adventure, leaving the Special World to be sure the treasure is brought home. Often a chase scene signals the urgency and danger of the mission" (Vogler).

or in other

words...

Step 5:

Crossing the Threshold

The hero commits to leaving the Ordinary World and going on the adventure. He or she enters a new "Special World" with unfamiliar rules and values (Vogler).

This guy.

Step 2:

The Call to Adventure

"Something shakes up the situation, either from external pressures or from something rising up from deep within, so the hero must face the beginnings of change" (Vogler).

Step 7:

The Approach

Step 12:

Return with the Elixir

The hero and any new-found allies

prepare for a major challenge.

The hero, who is now completely transformed, returns home with the treasure, which usually has the power to transform the Ordinary World. The treasure could also be the hero him or herself (Vogler).

(That's his book.)

Step 1:

The Ordinary World

Step 9:

The Reward

In his study of world hero myths, Campbell

discovered that they are all basically the same

story. The pattern is universal, occurring in

every culture, in every time.

Step 3:

Refusal of the Call

The hero is introduced sympathetically so the audience can identify with the situation or dilemma. The hero's environment and details about personal history are revealed. Conflict in the hero’s life is pulling in different directions and causing stress (Vogler).

"The hero takes possession of the treasure won by facing death. There may be celebration, but there is also danger of losing the treasure again" (Vogler).

"The hero feels the fear of the unknown and tries to turn away from the adventure, however briefly. Alternately, another character may express the uncertainty and danger ahead" (Vogler).

Step 8:

The Ordeal

Step 4:

Meeting with the Mentor

"Near the middle of the story, the hero...confronts death or faces his or her greatest fear. Out of the moment of death comes a new life" (Vogler).

The hero comes across an older, wiser mentor who gives training, equipment, or advice that will help on the journey. Or, the hero reaches within to a source of courage and wisdom (Vogler).

The term “hero” may refer to a

woman or a man.

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