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preview the PPT before
showing since I have
made some notes to the
teacher (in RED) to
explain things along the
way. Once you
understand the ppt –
delete those slides.
Note to teacher continued
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the teacher on certain slides
Modern Day Myth
The Odyssey
Harry Potter
The Wizard of Oz
Star Wars
I. The Call to Adventure
Hero is called to
adventure by
mistake or called by
a herald who
summons the hero.
This call comes at a
time when the hero
is ready for inner
growth.
Agamemnon and Odysseus
Who calls Harry Potter to
adventure?
Harry Potter
Hagrid
(on behalf of Dumbledore)
Who calls Dorothy in The
Wizard of Oz to
adventure?
Dorothy
Get’s called by a tornado
II. The Refusal of the Call
• The hero is not
always eager to
assume the
adventure offered.
This kind of hero is
called a reluctant
hero.
Agamemnon calling
Odysseus to war. Odysseus
is a “reluctant” or “unwilling”
hero.
III. The Refusal of the Call
• The hero has the
opportunity to reject
the call. If the hero
refuses, his or her
life may enter a
state of paralysis
until something
happens to release
him or her.
(continued)
Agamemnon calling
Odysseus to war. Odysseus
is a “reluctant” or “unwilling”
hero.
The Refusal of the Call
• The hero may want
to answer the call
to adventure and
this kind of hero is
called a willing
hero.
Agamemnon calling
Odysseus to war. Odysseus
is a “reluctant” or “unwilling”
hero.
Is Harry Potter a
“willing” or “reluctant”
Hero?
Harry Potter is a Willing
Hero
Is Dorothy a “willing” or
“reluctant” Hero?
Dorothy is a reluctant
hero
Supernatural Aid
• The hero
encounters a helper
as the journey
begins: a guide and
protector (often an
old woman or old
man)
Athena
Supernatural Aid
• The protector
usually appears to
one who has
already accepted
the call but not
always. The helper
is often a wizard,
hermit, or shepherd.
Athena
Who is Harry Potter’s
Supernatural Aid?
Dumbledore
Who is Dorothy’s
Supernatural Aid?
Glinda the Good Witch
IV. The Crossing of the
1st Threshold
• The hero goes
beyond the
boundaries of
everyday life
accompanied by the
guide and faces
dangerous forces of
the unknown.
Harry Potter encounters…
“Fluffy” in Harry Potter
Do you notice any
similarities to characters
in Greek Mythology?
Dorothy encounters…
Wicked Witch
V. Belly of the Whale
• The hero is
“swallowed” up by
the unknown.
• (Gate to Hades)
• There he awaits the
rebirth or release
from this state.
Where is
Harry Potter’s
Belly of the Whale
Hogwarts
Where is
Dorothy’s
Belly of the Whale
Wizard of Oz
Yellow Brick Road
VI. The Road of Trials
• The hero undergoes
a series of trials
often on a perilous
journey.
• The guide or other
helpers support him.
• Each trial prepares
him for the ultimate
goal.
The Road of Trials
• Each trial may bring
new victories.
• Victories may be
repeated but are not
lasting.
Take a minute to list
at least 8 trials that
Odysseus had to deal
with to get back home.
1. Cyclops
2.
3.
4.
What trials did Harry
Potter encounter?
For example
Harry had to:
√Get the Sorcerer’s
Stone
√Fight “the one who shall
not be named.”
√Find the Horcruxes
What trials did Dorothy
encounter?
Dorothy’s trial is to get the broom of the
wicked witch
Trials for Dorothy
include the flying monkeys
More trials for Dorothy
Dorothy
and the
Poppy Field
(Remind you of …Odysseus
and the Lotus Eaters?)
Helpers
Helpers are not in your packet but
are worth mentioning because all
great heroes have helpers!
Odysseus
Could not make it home
without help.
Odysse
y
Odysseus’ helpers are his men!
“Additional Helpers”
Athena his wise guide.
Circe
Tiresias
Scylla and Charybdis
Harry Potter had helpers!
Harry Potter
Besides --- Harry’s
Wise Guide Dumbledore
Battles with Snape
Harry’s main supporters
through his trials
are Ron and Hermoine
Dorothy had helpers!
Helpers for Dorothy
Cowardly Lion, Strawman, Tinman
And, of
Course,
her
Wise
Guide
Glinda
VII. The Magical Flight
• This is often the
climax where the
hero defeats the
antagonist using his
or her new
knowledge.
(Continued)
The Magical Flight
• The hero returns to
the world from which
he came
accompanied by his
guardian.
Harry Potter
Dorothy
Glinda who tells Dorothy
that she has had the
power to go home the
entire time.
VIII. The Crossing of the
Return Threshold
• The hero leaves the
realm of the unknown
and returns from the
dark to the light. The
transition is not easy.
• He may hold the belief
that those from his
former world cannot
comprehend what the
hero has learned.
IX. Master of the Two
Worlds
• The hero through
the journey, has
won the ability to
pass back and forth
from one world to
the other.
X. Freedom to Live
• The hero can now
live with the new
freedom as a result
of the journey,
having matured and
grown.
• Fear of death has
no power over him.
Review your notes and complete the questions on pages 3 & 4
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
Call to Adventure
The Refusal of the Call
Supernatural Aid
The crossing of the First Threshold
The Belly of the Whale
Road of Trials
The Magical Flight
The crossing of the Return Threshold
Master of Two Worlds
Freedom to Live
Student Handout
Name _____________________
Team______
Box _____
Myth is a metaphor for the experience of life.
Hero’s Journey
A.
The Call to
Adventure
B.
The Refusal of the
Call
C.
Supernatural Aid
Odyssey
Harry Potter
Dorothy
A.
A.
A.
B.
B.
B.
C.
C.
C.
D.
Crossing the 1st
Threshold
E.
Belly of the Whale
D.
D.
D.
E.
E.
E.
F.
Road of Trials
F.
F.
F.
G.
Magic Flight
G.
G.
G.
H.
Crossing the Return
Threshold
I.
Master of Two
Worlds
J.
Freedom to Live
H.
H.
H.
I.
I.
I.
J.
J.
J.
The real injuries of life are the making of character, they are what make us human, they take us to adulthood, and they make us wise..
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter Dorothy
A. Call to
Adventure
Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes
Yes
Yes or No
Yes
Agamennon Hagrid
Twister
Athena
(Dumbledore) Neighbor
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter Dorothy
B. Refusal of
Yes or No
Yes or No
No
he accepts
Willing
accepts
Yes or No
The Call
Reluctant
Obligated
Unwilling
accepts
Dumbledore Glinda
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter Dorothy
C. Supernatural
Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes or No
Aid
Yes
Athena
Yes
Yes
Dumbledore Glinda
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter Dorothy
D. Crossing the
Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes or No
1st Threshold
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cyclops
Or
Poseidon
Fluffy
Wicked
Witch
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter Dorothy
Hades
Hogwarts
E. Belly of the
Whale
or
Unknown
Journey
Rebirth
Yellow
Brick
Road
Hero’s Journey
F. Road of
Odyssey
See List
Trials
Helpers continued on next slide
Harry Potter
Dorothy
Adventures
Yellow Brick
at Hogwarts
Road
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter
Dorothy
Hermoine
Lion
Ron
Scarecrow
F. Road of
Trials (cont.)
Road of Trails
Often has Helpers Men
Tin man
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter Dorothy
G. Magical Flight
Athena
Dumbledore
Accompanied
Glinda
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter
Dorothy
H Crossing the
Return Not
Returns
Returns
Threshold
Easy
Repeatedly
Home &
Sees Value
of Home.
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter
Dorothy
I.
Master of 2
Makes a
Yes
No
Worlds
Choice
Passes
Easily
Between
the 2
Hero’s Journey
Odyssey
Harry Potter
J.
Yes
Yes
Freedom
To Live
Dorothy
Yes
The End
End of initial teaching phase
Comparing Odyssey, HP, and
Wizard of Oz
Teacher needs to decide if they
are going to show Star Wars.
before proceeding from here.
How does Star Wars
exemplify
The Hero’s Journey?
NOTE TO TEACHER - We show
The History Channel – They Legacy Revealed
Where George Lucas talks about the Hero’s Journey.
However you can show the movie Star Wars and use
the next sheet.
Call
To
Adventure
Name ______________________ T eam _______
Freedom to Live
or
The Return Often the Master of 2
Worlds
Princess Leia sends a plea
for help to Obi Wan sends
message
Redemption Luke saves
his father
Star Wars
Refusal of Call or Departure
Does the hero have a choice to refuse the
call to action?
Super Natural Aid or Mentor
Who is the mentor?
Ben rescues Luke from Tusken Raiders
serves as a guide. Ben gives Luke a special
token, a lightsaber that once belonged to
Luke’s father. Ben Interprets Princess Leia
message and message and Ben tells Lukes
about the spiritual power of the Force
Known World Threshold
Threshold crossingWhat is the
significance of
what the hero must
leave behind?
Mentor usually
dies.
Threshold crossing
– What is the
significance of
what the hero must
overcome to enter
“the belly of the
beast”?
Mos Eisley spaceport is Luke’s
threshold. He encounters danger and
finds hero- partners He meets Han Solo,
Wookiee, Chewbacca.
Unknown World
Magical Flight
Defeats
Darth Vader
Battle with
adversary in order to
return on Magical
Flight
Belly of The Whale
What wisdom does the hero gain
from the tests while on the road
of trials? In the Imperial Falcoln
Luke enters the ship the Death
Star to save the Princess
Road of Trials
Saves
Princess Leia
What makes
you an adult?
How does this wisdom help his or
her acceptance (initiation) into
society? Saves Princess, Luke joins
Attacks
Death Star
Rebellion piolots
Battle on
Hoth
Rescues
Friends
form
Jabba
Student Handout
Name _________________
Box # _______
Team __________
Odysseus
and
The Creation of Modern Day Myth
INITIATION
VI. The Road of ________________
The hero undergoes a series of trials often on a perilous journey. The _________ or other __________ ___________ the hero. Each trial may bring new ____________. Victories may
be repeated, but are not lasting.
Mythology expert, Joseph Campbell, in The Hero with a Thousand Faces, characterizes the
modern day myth as a hero’s journey, as having a set pattern on which a myriad of variations are
played out. The hero leaves his ordinary life on a journey into a region where he confronts the
supernatural. He wins a victory and returns to the world he left as a changed person. Not every
stage is present in every story.
List them below.
1.
Read and review all the steps in the journey.
4.
DEPARTURE
2.
3.
5.
6.
I. The Call to ___________________ –
The hero can enter into the adventure by ____________ or by being called by a herald who
_______________ the hero. The call comes at a time when the hero is ________________.
The hero’s focus shifts from home to a distant place.
7.
8.
RETURN
II. The Refusal of the _________ –
The hero is not always eager to assume the adventure offered. This kind of hero is called a
______________ _________. The hero has the opportunity to reject the call. If the hero
refuses, his or her life may enter a state of paralysis until something happens to release him or
her. The hero may want to answer the call to adventure and this kind of hero is called a
______________ _________.
VII. The ___________ Flight
This is often the climax where the here defeats the antagonist using his or her new knowledge.
Then the hero returns to the _____ from which he or she came, accompanied by their guardian.
III. Supernatural AidThe hero encounters a helper as the journey begins: a ___________ ____ ____________
(often an old woman or an old man) who provides special powers to keep the hero safe in his or
her encounters with evil. This protector usually appears to one who has already ________ ___
____________ the call but not always. The helper is often a wizard, hermit, or shepherd.
IX. ____________ of the Two Worlds
The hero, through the journey, has won the ability to pass ______ _____ _________ from
one world to the other.
IV. The Crossing of the First _______________ –
The hero, accompanied by the guide, goes beyond the boundaries of his or her everyday life,
enters the wilderness, and has a first encounter with dangerous forces of the unknown.
V. The Belly of the Whale
The hero is swallowed up by the unknown.
VIII. The Crossing of the Return Threshold
The hero leaves the realm of the unknown and returns from the dark to the light. The
transition is _________ _________.
X. Freedom to ______
The hero can now live with new freedom as a result of the journey, having matured and grown.
Student Handout
Name ____________________
Box # _____
Team ____________
REVIEW PAGE
VI. The Road of Trials
_________________
interesting to you?
Does Odysseus undergo a series of trials? Which was the most
Answer yes or no on each of the lines provided. Then write a brief answer to the question.
I. Call to Adventure
_________________
Does Odysseus receive a call to adventure?
If so, tell who call Odysseus to the adventure and where is the adventure?
VII. The Magic Flight
_________________ Does Odysseus return to where he has come from? If so, was he
accompanied by a guardian at any point from his return to the end of the story?
VIII. The Crossing of the Return Threshold
_________________ Does Odysseus return and is initial returning easy or difficult?
II. The Refusal of the Call
_________________
Does Odysseus struggle before he accepts the call?
Who specifically (give names) give him the call to adventure?
III. Supernatural Aid
_________________ Does Odysseus have supernatural aid?
If so explain who it is and how they help.
I.V. The Crossing of the First Threshold
_________________ Does Odysseus have an encounter with a dangerous force?
If so, tell who or what is the first dangerous test he must deal with (after the Trojan War).
V. The Belly of the Whale
_________________ Does Odysseus get swallowed up by the unknown?
If so, describe the event(s).
IX. Master of Two Worlds
_________________ Does Odysseus move back and forth between an “un-magical life” and
a “magical life”? If so, describe how Homer does this?
X. Freedom to Live
_________________
Has Odysseus matured and grown as a person?
Student Handout - pdf
Name _____________________
Team______
Box _____
Myth is a metaphor for the experience of life.
Hero’s Journey
A.
The Call to
Adventure
B.
The Refusal of the
Call
C.
Supernatural Aid
Odyssey
Harry Potter
Dorothy
A.
A.
A.
B.
B.
B.
C.
C.
C.
D.
Crossing the 1st
Threshold
E.
Belly of the Whale
D.
D.
D.
E.
E.
E.
F.
Road of Trials
F.
F.
F.
G.
Magic Flight
G.
G.
G.
H.
Crossing the Return
Threshold
I.
Master of Two
Worlds
J.
Freedom to Live
H.
H.
H.
I.
I.
I.
J.
J.
J.
The real injuries of life are the making of character, they are what make us human, they take us to adulthood, and they make us wise..
KEY Student Handout pdf
Odysseus
and
The Creation of Modern Day Myth
Mythology expert, Joseph Campbell, in The Hero with a Thousand Faces, characterizes the
modern day myth as a hero’s journey, as having a set pattern in which many variations are played
out. The hero leaves his ordinary life on a journey into a region where he confronts the
supernatural. He wins a victory and returns to the world he left as a changed person. Not every
stage is present in every story.
Read and review all the steps in the journey.
DEPARTURE
I. The Call to Adventure –
The hero can enter into the adventure by mistake or by being called by a herald who summons
the hero. The call comes at a time when the hero is ready for inner growth. The hero’s focus
shifts from home to a distant place.
II. The Refusal of the Call –
The hero is not always eager to assume the adventure offered. This kind of hero is called a
reluctant hero. The hero has the opportunity to reject the call. If the hero refuses, his or her
life may enter a state of paralysis until something happens to release him or her. The hero may
want to answer the call to adventure and this kind of hero is called a willing hero.
III. Supernatural AidThe hero encounters a helper as the journey begins: a guide and protector (often an old woman
or an old man) who provides special powers to keep the hero safe in his or her encounters with
evil. This protector usually appears to one who has already accepted the call but not always. The
helper is often a wizard, hermit, or shepherd.
IV. The Crossing of the First Threshold –
The hero, accompanied by the guide, goes beyond the boundaries of his or her everyday life,
enters the wilderness, and has a first encounter with dangerous forces of the unknown.
V. The Belly of the Whale
The hero is swallowed up by the unknown.
INITIATION
VI. The Road of Trials
The hero undergoes a series of trials often on a perilous journey. The guide or other helpers
support the hero. Each trial may bring new insight. Victories may be repeated, but are not
lasting.
RETURN
VII. The Magic Flight
This is often the climax where the here defeats the antagonist using his or her new knowledge.
Then the hero returns to the world from which he or she came, accompanied by their guardian.
VIII. The Crossing of the Return Threshold
The hero leaves the realm of the unknown and returns from the dark to the light. The
transition is not easy.
IX. Master of the Two Worlds
The hero, through the journey, has won the ability to pass back and forth from one world to the
other.
X. Freedom to Live
The hero can now live with new freedom as a result of the journey, having matured and grown.
KEY Student Handout pdf
Name ____________________
Box # _____
Modern Day Myths
Team ____________
I. Call to Adventure
Write yes or no - ___________ Does Odysseus receive a call to adventure?
If so, tell who call Odysseus to the adventure and where is the adventure?
II. The Refusal of the Call
Yes or no ___________
Does Odysseus struggle before he accepts the call?
Who specifically (give names) give him the call to adventure?
III. Supernatural Aid
Yes or no ___________
Does Odysseus have supernatural aid?
If so explain who it is and how they help.
VI. The Road of Trials
Yes or no ___________
Does Odysseus undergo a series of trials?
Which one was most interesting to you?
VII. The Magic Flight
Yes or no ___________
Does Odysseus return to where he has come from? If so, was he
accompanied by a guardian at any point from his return to the end of the story?
VIII. The Crossing of the Return Threshold
Yes or no ___________
Does Odysseus return and is initial returning easy or difficult?
IX. Master of Two Worlds
Yes or no ___________
Does Odysseus move back and forth between an “un-magical life”
and a “magical life”? If so, describe how Homer does this?
X. Freedom to Live
Yes or no ___________
I.V. The Crossing of the First Threshold
_________________ Does Odysseus have an encounter with a dangerous force?
If so, tell who or what is the first dangerous test he must deal with (after the Trojan War).
V. The Belly of the Whale
Yes or no ___________
Does Odysseus get swallowed up by the unknown?
If so, describe the event(s).
Has Odysseus matured and grown as a person?
KEY Student Handout pdf
Name _____________________
Team______
Box _____
Modern Day Myths – with PPT
Hero’s Journey
A.
The Call to
Adventure
B.
The Refusal of the
Call
C.
Supernatural Aid
Odyssey
A. Yes
Agamemon
D.
Crossing the 1st
Threshold
E.
Belly of the Whale
F.
Road of Trials
G.
Magic Flight
H.
Crossing the Return
Threshold
I.
Master of Two
Worlds
J.
Freedom to Live
Harry Potter
A. Yes
Hagred/
Dumbledore
B. Accepts
Willingly
Dorothy
A. Yes
Tornado
C. Dumbledore
C. Glinda
D. Cyclops
D. Fluffy
D. Wicked
Witch
E. Enters Hade
E. Hogwarts
E. Yellow Brick
Road
F. Series of things
Cyclops, circe,
Lotus eaters, etc.
G. Returns on a
ship
F. Each book,
each chapter
H. Yes – has
knowledge of
another world
I. Chooses home
H. Yes – has
defeated L.V.
I. Can go back
and forth
F. Getting the
broom,
monkeys, poppy
G. Glinda shows
her she always
had the power
H. Yes – has
special
knowledge
I. Only knows
home
J. Yes
J. Yes
J. Yes
B.Accepts
Because he honors
his word
C. Athena
G. Returns with
Dumbledore
B. Accepts
Reluctantly
Bonus examples –
add them if you want them!
Other examples
I.
Call to Adventure
The frog who visits the princess by the
wooded well in The Frog King, or King
Arthur's Great White Hart in Le Morte
D'Arthur.
II. The Refusal of the Call
Briar Rose's refusal of the end of
adolescence and
III. Supernatural Aid
Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, whose gift to
Luke Skywalker is his father's lightsaber.
IV. The crossing of the First Threshold
V. The Belly of the Whale
Hercules dives into the sea-monster's throat
to save Hesione (Campbell, pg. 91), or Little
Red Riding Hood is swallowed by the wolf.
VI. Road of Trials
Psyche's trials as doled out by Venus as she
tries to find Cupid.
VII. The Magical Flight
In Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones
and Marion Ravenwood refuse to look upon
the Ark as it is opened, knowing the
knowledge imparted to them would also kill
them. The entities that emerge from the Ark
at first are beautiful and then transform into
hags.
VIII. The crossing of the Return Threshold
In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indy
begins his journey by searching for the Holy
Grail, but in the end he must leave it behind
and realizes that the true Elixir is the
renewed relationship with his father.
IX. Master of Two Worlds
Review your notes and complete the questions on page 3
X. Freedom to Live
In Sleeping Beauty, Briar Rose gives up her
fears of adulthood and with the prince enters
back into the ordinary world, where life
continues as it had been before her ordeal.