Crossing the Threshold and Plot Development
8th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.8.3
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Learning Objective
I can analyze how a character's "Crossing the Threshold" moment impacts the plot.
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According to Joseph Campbell, effective stories share characteristics regardless of religion, race, time, or ancestry.
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Dan Harmon condensed Campbell's 17 steps of the hero's journey into 8 steps, fitting it into a story circle.
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In Home Alone, Kevin's 'Crossing the Threshold' moment involves him enjoying his newfound freedom but soon realizing he can't survive on his own.
