1. An Archetypal Hero, the Hero’s Journey, and a Hemingway Code Hero
We Need a Hero!
An Archetypal Hero, the Hero’s Journey, and a Hemingway Code Hero

2. Wait…there’s a pattern?
Joseph Cambell
1940s
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Identified underlying patterns in myths, stories, and spiritual traditions
Brought public’s attention to them and created language with which to uncover and communicate the archetypes in narratives
He is the guy who brought us readers the Hero’s Journey….HOORAY!!!!

3. It really is EVERYWHERE
Even though you might not know it yet, almost every narrative you read, person’s life story you hear, and movie you see will have some or all elements of the Hero’s Journey …yes… Superbad, The Odyssey, your grandmother’s life story, YOUR life story, Star Wars, Shrek, Old Man and the Sea…and on and on and on

4. So What is an Archetypal Hero Anyway?
Unusual circumstances of birth; sometimes in danger or born into royalty
Leaves family and lives with others
An event, sometimes traumatic, leads to an adventure or quest
Hero has a special weapon only he can wield
Hero always has supernatural help
Hero must prove himself many times while on adventure
The Journey
Hero experiences atonement with the father figure
When the hero dies, he is rewarded spiritually

5. There are 7 Archetypes in a Journey (Characters/Beings)
Hero
Mentor
Threshold Guardian
Herald
Shapeshifter
Shadow
Trickster

6. …and 12 Stages to the Journey
Ordinary World
Call to Adventure
Refusal of the Call
Meeting with the Mentor
Crossing the Threshold
Tests, Allies, and Enemies
Approach to the Inmost Cave
Ordeal
Reward (Seizing the Sword)
The Road Back
Resurrection
Return with the Elixir

7. And Hemingway has a different Hero?
Hemingway Code Hero
A man’s man – drinking, love affairs, bull fights, etc.
Involved in things the typical male is not
Does not talk about what he believes in
Man of action rather than theory
Not a talker, a doer

8. Driven by Death…
Death is the basis of the actions of Hemmingway’s Heroes
“when you’re dead, you’re dead”
Death ends all; man must seek his reward here, now, immediately
Exists in large part for gratifying his sensual desires (eating, drinking, sex)
Devoted to the rewards (physical pleasures)

9. Death is coming…Turn and Draw
The Hemingway Hero must avoid death at all costs
Life is enjoyable…we like life…we want to live
Hemingway often places his heroes in harms way and makes them choose to confront death
Courage and grace under pressure
Fear of death but not afraid to die; never a coward
In death’s presence, a man discovers his own sense of being…his potential

10. The thing to look for in a man is… Self-Discipline
It is consistent from day to day
Hemingway’s hero is never a sloppy drunk – he can hold his liquor – he is disciplined
Action is important – talking about it is not
Emotions….no thank you; it takes away from the importance

11. Above average please…. The Hemingway Code Hero is skilled
When he does what he is good at, he finds himself
Does not put up with mediocrity
Loyalty is handed in small doses
Intense, personal , immediate friendships with those like him

12. To Sum it uP The Hemingway Code Hero The test of Heroism is courage
The essence of Heroism is conduct