Hero's Quest

What is the concept of 'monomyth' in literature?

• The concept of a story structure that only applies to modern literature

• The concept of a story structure that only applies to science fiction

• The concept of a universal story structure that underlies many different myths, legends, and stories from around the world.

• The concept of a story structure that only applies to ancient literature

What is a 'labyrinth' in literature?

• A type of dance popular in the 1920's

• A complex and confusing maze-like structure that represents a journey or quest for the protagonist

• A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a goat

• A type of flower commonly found in gardens that smells like amarillas

What author is most associated with the concept of the Hero's Journey?

• Luke Skywalker

• George Lucas

• Joseph Campbell

• Katness Everdeen

Monomyth is

• the concept that all heroes are boys

• the concept that all hero stories have a happy ending

• the concept that all hero stories follow the same pattern

• the concept that all heroes must follow orders from the gods

The hero comes to the edge of the dangerous place where object of quest is hidden

• Tests, Allies, and Enemies

• The Ordeal

• Approach to the Inmost Cave

• Meeting with the Mentor

During this stage, our hero meets new friends/allies, makes enemies, and faces numerous obstacles.

• Test/Allies/ Enemies

• The Mentor

• The Ordeal

• Return with the Elixir

The Hero, now in the "Special World" encounters many trials as well as friends and foes.

• The Ordeal

• The Approach

• Meeting the Mentor

• Tests, Allies And Enemies

The hero faces his/her initial test/conflict and sorts out allegiances in the Special World. The hero picks up friends and enemies along the way.

• Tests, Allies, and Enemies

• The Call to Adventure

• The Road Back

• Return with the Elixir

The hero and new-found allies are reminded of the main challenge that lies ahead in the Special World.

• Tests, Allies, and Enemies

• The Ordeal

• Approach to the Inmost Cave

• Meeting with the Mentor

Characteristics of the monomythic hero include:

(can choose more than one answer)

• personal loss or tragedy

• special powers

• unusual birth

• travel to temples of the gods