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Details Title: Hero Cycle Description: Lecture November 20, 2006.Full Sail Creative Writing Course 612 Total Flash Cards: 44 Created: 11/21/2006 18:47:45	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term What is a myth? Definition A traditional story of historic events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explains a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon. Term What characters make a traditional story a myth? Definition -A classic protagonist -Classic Antagonist -The hero -the mentor -the shadow -multi-purpose archtypes -the shape shifter -tricksters Term Examples of classic protagonist: Definition Neo and Frotto Term Examples of classic antagonist: Definition Emperor in Star Wars and Agent Smith Term What kind of character is Xavier? Definition Hero Term What kind of character is Xavier? Definition Hero Term Examples of HEROES in literature: Definition -Three Musketeers -Atticus Finch -Oscar Shindler -William Wallace -Buffy the Vampire Slayer Term Who are the mentors in myths? Definition The guides, counselors, and sages Term What is the job of mentors in myths? Definition They offer advice to the hero Term Examples of mentors: Definition -Obi-wan -oracle -Gandolph -Yoda -Mr. Miagee -Morpheous. Term What are the characteristics a HERALD has in myths? Definition (termed also as the sidekick) -they travel with the hero. -they either complete the journey or are lost during the journey -they are a mirror to the hero. Term Examples of Herald: Definition -Han Solo -Sam Term Who is the shadow in myths? Definition -A force of evil working against the hero -The shadow can be the ultimate enemy or henchmen Term Example of Shadow: Definition Darth Vader Term What are the Multi-Purpose Archetypes: Definition -the shapeshifter -the trickster Term What are some characterstics of the Shapeshifter? Definition -changes physically or psychologically -drastic change -can cause temptation or confusion Term What are some characterics of the trickster? Definition They are the jesters and fools -they create drastic change -They are found in mythology of a plethora of cultures Term What are the archetypes of a hero? Definition -the innocent -the orphan -the warrior -the martyr -the wanderer -the magician Term Hero: Definition A hero is someone who has given his or her life to someone bigger than his/herself. -Joseph Campbell(The Hero Cycle) Term What does the hero cycle consist of? Definition 1. The Departure 2. Initiation 3. Return Term What occurs in the departure? Definition 1. The call to adventure 2. Refusal of the call 3. Supernatural aid 4. crossing the 1st threshold 5. The belly of the whale Term What happens in the initiation? Definition 1. Refusal of the return 2. Magic flight 3. Rescue from without 4. Crossing return threshold. 5. Master of the two worlds 6. Freedom to live Term call to adventure: Definition The hero is called to go forth on an adventure Term Refusal of the call: Definition The hero is afraid, unwilling, prevented, and so refuses to go on the journey Term Supernatural aid: Definition A mentor comes to the hero to guide them, or the hero finds a talisman item Term Examples of supernatural aids: Definition -obiwan -oracle -gandolph Term Crossing the 1st threshold: Definition This is when the hero actually takes a step into the new world of adventure Term Belly of the whale: Definition The hero's darkest point. This is the time of fear of death and/or psychological transformation. Term examples of belly of the whale: Definition -frotto using the ring -after neo finds out the truth Term The road of trials: Definition The hero encounters a series of obstacles. There is a physical deed or a spiritual deed, that begins to set them apart. Term Meeting with Deity: Definition The hero encounters a God who helps or tries to stop them Term Example of deity: Definition Oracle Term temptation: Definition the hero is tempted by a figure to abandon their quest. Term atonement: Definition the hero comes to reconciliation either physically or emotionally, withe parental figure Term apotheosis: Definition the hero is raised to a higher, almost godlike status in the community Term The ultimate boon: Definition the hero accomplished the goal, finds the items, slays the monster, that set them off on the journey Term how is apotheosis achieved? Definition by accomplishment of the ultimate boon Term refusal of the return: Definition the hero cannot go bakc home with their boon Term the magic flight: Definition the hero flees the enemy minions they have conquered. Term Rescue from without: Definition the hero is saved by companions/deity from their enemy Term Example of rescue from without: Definition Trinity talking to Neo while in Matrix. Term Crossing return threshold: Definition The hero leaves the magical world and returns home. Term master of two worlds: Definition the hero has conquered the new world and returns a hero to the old world Term freedom to live: Definition the hero is physically and pshychologically ready to start a new life (and a new cycle)