Hero's+Journey+Project

Monday, September 18, 2017
 * Due Date:**

half-sheet of poster paper markers
 * Materials Needed:**

We have been studying the Hero's Journey since the fifth day of school. These ten archetypes are as follows:
 * Explanation:**



On August 28th, we went to the library to check out books that were based on the Hero's Journey. Students have been given three weeks to read their novels and analyze it for elements of the Hero's Journey.

The Hero's Journey project requires the students to analyze their book in light of these 10 archetypes and comment on how these archetypes manifest themselves in their novels.

Let's look at Finding Nemo as an example.


 * //Finding Nemo//**


 * The Call to Adventure** for Marlin occurred when the diver snatched Nemo and took him away. Nemo's capture destroyed Marlin's life because Nemo was the only family that he had left.


 * Refusal of the Call** There was no outright refusal on Marlin's part as he was desperate for the return of his son. He was temporarily frustrated when he could not keep up with the boat and felt a brief "all is lost" moment. He was afraid of leaving the Reef as he had warned Nemo so often of the dangers of leaving. He had no choice ... his love for his son overcame his fear.

Marlin leaves the reef and begins looking for clues to Nemo's whereabouts.
 * Beginning the Adventure**

Marlin faces a number of trials and challenges along his journey to find his son:
 * The Road of Trails**
 * Sharks
 * Jellyfish
 * Seagulls

Marlin's encounter with unconditional love is his relationship with Dory. Even though she is not the brightest fish in the ocean, she continually encourages Marling to never give and to "just keep swimming."
 * The Encounter With Unconditional Love**

Marlin makes it to the dentist's office where he finds Nemo.
 * The Ultimate Boon**

There is not a Refusal of the Return in //Finding Nemo//. There is a brief moment where Marlin thinks Nemo is dead and he wants to give up. Then Nemo swims up and the whole adventure comes to a close. No refusal, just a circumstance that temporarily prevents Marlin from achieving his goal.
 * The Refusal of the Return**

The fisherman's net catches Marlin and Nemo preventing them from making it home.
 * The Magic Flight**

All the fish swim down against the net, breaking the boat's pulley system and freeing the fish.
 * Rescue from Without**

Marlin and Nemo are back at the Reef at the end of the film and they share a new relationship demonstrating that both characters have been changed by their adventures.
 * The Return/Crossing**