Hero's journey cycle

Study for literature quiz on Hero's Journey

Status quo

Where the story starts technically but also where it ends. When the story ends it ends in an upgraded status quo. Step 12.

Call to Adventure 

The moment when the hero is first summoned to leave their ordinary world to embark on an adventure, facing challenges. 1st step

Assistance

The 2nd step where support and guidance received from mentors or allies during the quest, helping the hero overcome obstacles and challenges.

Departure

The stage in which the hero leaves their familiar environment and enters the unknown realm, marking the beginning of their adventure. 3rd step

Trials

This is when the hero faces a series of challenges and tests the hero faces throughout the adventure, which help them grow and learn important lessons. 4th step

Approach

When it is time for the hero to face the biggest monster or obstacle. 5th step

Crisis

This is the hero’s darkest hour where they often face death and sometimes even die just ti be reborn stronger and better. 6th step

Treasure

When the Hero claims something special such as something for negotiation, super powers, etc. 7th Step

Result

Monsters bow down or perhaps run them, etc. Either way there is a big change that happens as a result of the most recent events. Step 8

Return

The hero returns to the Ordinary world. Step 9

New Life

The quest has forever changed the hero and they have outgrown their old life. step 10

Resolution

All tangled plot lines are straightened out. The story is wrapped up. Step 11