The Hero’s Journey The case of Finding Nemo

The Heroic Cycle – Finding Nemo Our hero: Marlin

Home Oriented Familiar Established identity Status Known Satisfied purposeful

The Call Voluntary or involuntary Called upon to do something Why our hero goes on the adventure

Preparation Prepare mentally and/or physically Prepare materials food, water, weapons, etc Get allies to go on journey with you

Crossing the Border Geographical Psychological POINT OF NO RETURN! Leaving comfort zone

The Road of Trials Physical and psychological tests Tests/ordeals/trials Initiations Demons/monsters Obstacles/barriers There may be many of these!

Trials in Finding Nemo

Crisis  Salvation Despair Hit rock bottom No hope Loss of identity, direction, etc. Saved by another character or gift Revelation/epiphany

Two Major Crises  Salvation

Salvation in Finding Nemo Jellyfish field It looked like Marlin’s bravery ended with the death of Dory and maybe himself. Yet, as grim as it looked, sea turtles rescue them, bring them back to health. Swallowed by whale (this is the big moment) Saved by Dory (and Marlin ‘letting go’) Has revelation/epiphany

Transformation Physical/Psychological Acceptance New perspective Become a better person Learns to let go. Understands how to love, care, and trust.

The Return Arrive back home Achieve goal Because of transformation

The Treasure Internal or external Knowledge/abilities Wisdom/values Materials/wealth Alliances Qualities

Home Return back to the start but with a better life because of the journey.