Do Now:What is a hero?• Create a definition of “hero”.• Make a list of all the traits a hero

must have.• What makes a hero different from

everyone else?• Give an example of a hero.

Class Definition of Hero:

Heroic Traits:

Joseph Campbell’s Hero Archetype:

OJoseph Campbell: modern philosopher famous for work on legends and myths

OArchetype: A character, situation, or symbol that is familiar to people from all cultures because it occurs frequently in literature, myth, religion, or folklore.

Here are some of the traits Campbell says all heroes

exhibit:

O Unusual circumstances of birth; sometimes in danger or born into royalty

 

O Leaves family or land and lives with others

 O An event, sometimes traumatic, leads to

adventure or

quest  

Here are some of the traits Campbell says all heroes

exhibit:O Hero has a special WEAPON

only he/she can use O  O Hero always has SUPERNATURAL help O  O The Hero must prove himself/herself

MANY times while on adventure O  O When the hero DIES, he is rewarded

SPIRITUALLY

Hero’s JourneyNow, let’s take a look at how Campbell explains the hero on his/her journey:

Phew! That’s some “deep” stuff…Let’s summarize the hero’s journey…

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