Hero's Journey

Which of these inferences is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 2)?

Since it was published, Campbell’s book has come to be revered by academics, authors, and filmmakers because it is a blueprint that helps unlock the structure and meaning of almost every story ever told. Knowing the plot points also helps us to write new ones. Just think about the popular stories of our lifetime: Star Wars, The Matrix, and Lord of the Rings—they all utilize the steps Campbell outlined in The Hero With A Thousand Faces. The archetype of the hero’s journey is important because it helps us understand the building blocks human beings have used to tell stories across time and cultures.

• The writers of successful films learned from the plot structure outlined in Campbell’s book

• The writers of certain Hollywood films plagiarized from Campbell’s book.

• No film can be successful if it breaks Campbell’s plot structure.

• Campbell analyzed Star Wars and The Matrix which inspired Campbell to pursue his theory on the hero’s journey.

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Which of these conclusions about the hero’s journey is most strongly supported by the chart beneath paragraph 2?

• The hero will meet with a goddess in order to receive supernatural assistance.

• The Road of Trials is the most difficult moment for the hero throughout his/her journey.

• The hero will cross at least two thresholds on his/her way to mastering two worlds.

• The Initiation is the first stage of the hero’s journey.

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Paragraphs 3-4 mainly show _____________.

• Katniss volunteering is a good example of altruism.

• The Hunger Games is a perfect example of a hero’s journey with a feminist protagonist

• Frodo and Katniss follow nearly identical hero’s journeys

• Katniss volunteering is an exception to Campbell’s rules of Departure

Which of these statements is best supported by the section Stage One: Departure?

• The hero’s mentor is almost always helpful while the threshold guardian is usually a less trustworthy guide.

• The hero often begins to see the mentor as a father figure.

• The more spiritual mentors the hero receives the more likely the hero is to succeed.

• The hero’s mentor is almost always helpful while the threshold guardian is an evil force that challenges the hero.

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Which of these statements is most strongly supported by the section Stage Two: Initiation?

• The hero fully overcomes his/her weaknesses in the Road of Trials.

• The hero’s weaknesses evident in The Road of Trials are directly confronted in the center point of the journey

• Physical temptations in the hero’s world are often presented by a giant scorpion or a human like demon.

• All heroes must confront and defeat their fathers in a violent, central battle.

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Which of these passages most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

• “Next, the hero encounters the Queen Goddess of the World, who represents the feminine and the entire Universe, good and bad alike.”

• “This is the center point of our journey, when the hero must finally confront the person or thing that holds power over his or her life (remember the inner shortcomings that were left unchecked in Step 6?).”

• “In Star Wars, this is when Luke confronts Darth Vader.”

• “Every step before this one has led to this encounter, where the hero must accept all the terrible things in the universe, and in return is shown the bliss of the world.”

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Which of these statements is most strongly supported by Stage 3: Return?

• The hero can only be at peace with the world once the knowledge he/she gained is shared with others.

• The hero can only be at peace if his/her true love is found.

• The hero fully prevails only when both internal struggles and outside enemies are conquered.

• The hero fully prevails only if the antagonist faces communal justice.

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Which of these passages most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

• “If the hero can’t get home without help, or refuses to return, he or she might need some help from friends and allies. The ally who steps in to save the hero at this stage often comes as a surprise.”

• “Recognizing Campbell’s Hero’s Journey in stories across time and cultures can help us better understand the archetypal structure of books and movies.”

• “In Star Wars, Luke earns his Freedom to Live when he becomes one with the Force and is able to impart his wisdom to others.”

• “Heroes become masters when they have conquered all fear by defeating external foes and internal doubt.”

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What is the purpose of the Hero's Journey?

• To identify one's true self.

• To be a celebrity and be famous.

• To return to the world before and not transform into anything special.

• What's a Hero's Journey?

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The Sorting Hat is an example of _______________.

• Temptation

• Road of Trials

• Rising Action

• Call to Adventure

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