Use specific examples from your notes on the 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey.
- What qualities does the hero possess that make them heroic according to Campbell’s the Hero’s Journey?
- In what respect does the hero deviate from the monomyth (the Hero’s Journey)?
- Describe the villains or monsters that the hero must vanquish. Do not just name the villains or monsters. Provide examples of why they were villains or monsters.
- Describe the role of the mentor in allowing the hero to be successful in their quest. Do not just name the mentor. Provide at least one example of something the mentor did to help the hero on their quest.
- Would the hero have been successful on their own? Give an example to support your answer.
- According to Joseph Campbell’s monomyth, what ultimately defines a hero?
- Why are quest narratives told?
- What purpose do they serve in different societies?
- How can our own lives be viewed in terms of a quest narrative?
- How can an individual mature and change through taking heroic action?