1. Archetypes and the Hero’s Journey

2. Joseph Campbell Wrote The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Discovered that all story-telling follows the ancient patterns of the hero myth
Explained the Archetypes and the steps of the Hero’s Journey

3. The Hero Myth
Stories built on the hero myth appeal to everyone because they reflect what it’s like to be human.
The repeating characters and situations have elements of truth no matter how unbelievable the plot.

4. The Hero Myth
You will find elements of the Hero Myth in old stories like the Greek and Roman myths to newer stories like Spider-man and Finding Nemo.

5. Archetypes Archetype 1. An original pattern or model; prototype
2. A perfect example of a type or group
are recurring patterns of human behavior, symbolized by standard types of characters in movies and stories.

6. Archetypes HERO Represents us and our journey through life
Central figures in stories.  Everyone is the hero of his or her own myth.

7. Archetypes MENTOR Teaches or trains the hero
Has more experience than the hero
Provides knowledge
Often gives the hero a gift (tangible or intangible)
The hero’s guide or guiding principles.  Yoda, Merlin, a great coach or teacher.

8. Archetypes
SHADOW
Represents dark forces and negativity; is often the villain
Usually does not want the hero to succeed
Villains and enemies, perhaps the enemy within.  The dark side of the Force, the repressed possibilities of the hero, his or her potential for evil.  Can be other kinds of repression, such as repressed grief, anger, frustration or creativity that is dangerous if it doesn’t have an outlet.

9. Archetypes THRESHOLD GUARDIANS
Lesser villains or antagonists; may be turned into allies
Sometimes these characters test the hero making sure the hero is ready for the journey
The forces that stand in the way at important turning points, including jealous enemies, professional gatekeepers, or your own fears and doubts.

10. Archetypes SHAPESHIFTER
Changes appearance or mood; difficult for the hero to figure out

11. Archetypes
HERALD
Provides motivation; offers the hero a challenge; gets the story rolling
One who brings the Call to Adventure.  Could be a person or an event.
Think of it as the REASON or MOTIVATION for the journey

12. Archetypes
TRICKSTER
Represents a need for change; provides humor and comic relief