The Hero's Journey

What is the seventh stage of the Hero's Journey?

Approach to the Innermost Cave: Preparations are needed and might include maps, and reconnaissance to enter the cave. In treatment, the innermost cave refers to working through feelings of shame and guilt.

What is the fifth stage of the Hero's Journey?

Crossing the Threshold: This signifies that the hero has committed to the journey.

What is the fourth stage of the Hero's Journey?

Meeting the Mentor: The mentor helps the hero gain confidence, gives insight, or advice to overcome the fears. This person can give advice, guidance, and insight to help you gain confidence.

What is the twelfth stage of the Hero's Journey?

Return with the Elixir: The final reward after the hero was resurrected, purified, and has returned to the ordinary world.

What is the ninth stage of the Hero's Journey?

Reward (Seizing the Sword): The hero overcomes the greatest fear and challenge to earn the reward.

What is the third stage of the Hero's Journey?

Refusal of the Call: The hero initially rejects this call because of fear, hesitation, insecurity, or another reason. Whatever the reason, the call to adventure is rejected initially.

What is the sixth stage of the Hero's Journey?

Tests, Allies, Enemies: The hero needs to learn who can be trusted. A sidekick emerges and tests appear.

What is the second stage of the Hero's Journey?

The Call to Adventure: A challenge or quest is proposed. Likely there is an event, conflict, or problem that prompts the adventure.

What is the eighth stage of the Hero's Journey?

The Ordeal: This is the greatest fear and most difficult challenge. The work is challenging, but so worth the reward.

What is the first stage of the Hero's Journey?

The Ordinary World: This is where we meet the hero and identify with them. This is the very beginning of the story.

What is the eleventh stage of the Hero's Journey?

The Resurrection: This can be the most dangerous life-and-death ordeal for the hero and is the climax of the story. A final test that represents a cleansing.

What is the tenth stage of the Hero's Journey?

The Road Back: This stage is compromised of the hero recommitting to complete the journey and accept the road back to the ordinary world.