Hero's Journey Plot and Character Development

Hero's Journey Plot and Character Development

8th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.8.3

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Learning Objective

I can analyze how a hero's tests, allies, and enemies develop the plot and characters in a story.

  • 1

    According to Joseph Campbell, stories function best when they utilize the Hero's Journey, tapping into our psyche.

  • 2

    The Hero's Journey is a process of discovery, attainment, and growth for the characters in a story.

  • 3

    In its simplest form, the Hero's Journey includes separation, initiation, and return.