Analyzing animated films with The Hero’s Journey
Analyzing animated films with The Hero’s Journey The Hero’s Journey was developed by Chris Vogler, based on the work of Joseph Campbell
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Stage in the Hero’s Journey
Film Component
Ordinary World
The hero’s normal world before the story begins
Call to Adventure
The hero is presented with a problem, challenge or adventure to undertake
Refusal of the Call
The hero refuses the challenge or journey, usually out of fear
Meeting with the Mentor
The hero meets a mentor to gain confidence, advice or training to face the adventure
Crossing the First Threshold
The hero crosses the gateway that separates the ordinary world from the special world
Tests, Allies,
Enemies
The hero faces tests, meets allies, confronts enemies & learn the rules of the Special World.
Approach
The hero has hit setbacks during tests & may need to reorganize his helpers or rekindle morale with mentor’s rally cry. Stakes heightened.
Ordeal
The biggest life or death crisis – the hero faces his greatest fear & only through “death” can the hero be “reborn” experiencing even greater powers to see the journey to the end.
Reward
The hero has survived death, overcome his greatest fear and now earns the reward he sought.
The Road Back
The hero must recommit to completing the journey & travel the road back to the Ordinary World. The dramatic question is asked again.
Resurrection
Hero faces most dangerous meeting with death – this shows the hero can apply all the wisdom he’s brought back to the Ordinary World
Return with
Elixir
The hero returns from the journey with the “elixir”, so everyone in the world can use to heal physical or emotional wounds.
Archetypes in the Film
Archetype
Who plays this Archetype in the Film? How do you
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Film: __________________________________________________________________________ ___
Date Viewed: _______________________________________________________________________
Stage in the Hero’s Journey
Film Component
Ordinary World
The hero’s normal world before the story begins
Call to Adventure
The hero is presented with a problem, challenge or adventure to undertake
Refusal of the Call
The hero refuses the challenge or journey, usually out of fear
Meeting with the Mentor
The hero meets a mentor to gain confidence, advice or training to face the adventure
Crossing the First Threshold
The hero crosses the gateway that separates the ordinary world from the special world
Tests, Allies,
Enemies
The hero faces tests, meets allies, confronts enemies & learn the rules of the Special World.
Approach
The hero has hit setbacks during tests & may need to reorganize his helpers or rekindle morale with mentor’s rally cry. Stakes heightened.
Ordeal
The biggest life or death crisis – the hero faces his greatest fear & only through “death” can the hero be “reborn” experiencing even greater powers to see the journey to the end.
Reward
The hero has survived death, overcome his greatest fear and now earns the reward he sought.
The Road Back
The hero must recommit to completing the journey & travel the road back to the Ordinary World. The dramatic question is asked again.
Resurrection
Hero faces most dangerous meeting with death – this shows the hero can apply all the wisdom he’s brought back to the Ordinary World
Return with
Elixir
The hero returns from the journey with the “elixir”, so everyone in the world can use to heal physical or emotional wounds.
Archetypes in the Film
Archetype
Who plays this Archetype in the Film? How do you