Heros Journey: Moana

Disney, Transformation & The Hero's Journey

Transformation

Ordinary World

Ordinary World

Moana is introduced on her home island where she is the chief's daughter. Due to the traditions of her island, she is meant to stay on the island and fulfill her duty as the chief's daughter.

Call to Adventure

Ever since Moana was a little girl, she has been drawn to the ocean. She finds the Heart of the Ocean at a young age but is not able to obtain it. Her call is later reaffirmed when the island begins to deteriorate, and she must save her home land.

Call to Adventure

Refusing the Call

Moana actually never refuses the call, but the people around her want her to reject the call. She is very much eager to get out to the water, but her family and her people have their doubts due to the previous events that happened in the ocean.

Refusing the Call

Mentor

Similar to Moana, her grandmother is also drawn to the ocean. Her grandmother gives Moana the Heart of the Ocean and encourages her to restore the heart. When Moana goes through her supreme ordeal, her grandmother's spirit guides her through the hard time.

Mentor

Crossing the First Threshold

Moana physically crosses the reef that no one on her island has passed in years. She is beginning her journey to save her island.

Crossing the First Threshold

Tests

The two main tests that Moana faces includes the fight with Kakamora, the coconuts, and Tamatoa, the crab king, who want the heart for themselves.

The Fall/ Descent

Moana and Maui go to restore the heart of the ocean only to be attacked by Te Ka. During the battle, Maui's hook is broken and he abandons Moana.

The Fall/Descent

Supreme Ordeal

After Maui leaves Moana because of his broken hook , Moana is disheartened and decides that she is not worthy to be chosen by the ocean. She gives back the heart to the ocean.

Supreme Ordeal

Reward

Reward

After seeing her grandmother's spirit, Moana then grabs the heart and goes to return it back to Te Fiti.

The Road Back

Once Moana gets the heart of the ocean back, she goes to face Te Ka on her own. She has now realized that the ocean intentionally picked her out save the island.

The Road Back

Resurrection

Resurrection

After Maui's return to help Moana realizes that Te Ka is Te Fiti, which is where she must restore the heart of the ocean. She restores the heart, transforming Te Ka into Te Fiti.

Elixir of Life

Elixir of Life

After Te Fiti is restored, the deterioration is reversed and back to the normal state. Moana returns home and now the tribe embraces their original seafaring culture.

Questions..

Ask yourself – where am I on my journey right now?

What is the adventure I am being called upon to take? Have I been called before?

How are you resisting? What are you afraid will happen if you say YES?

What new learning, skills, teachers or support do you need to take the first step?

What will be the benefits of taking the call?

Questions to ask Yourself