Heroes, Villains, Victims, and Guides
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Objective
I can define the archetypes of hero, villain, victim, and guide, and give examples from literature.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:34Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The hero's journey starts and ends in the hero's ordinary world, but the adventure takes place in a special world.
- 2
Key events in the hero's journey include a call to adventure, trials, and a crisis.
- 3
After facing challenges, the hero returns to their ordinary world with a new life and a resolution to the story.
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Practice
3 questions
Which of the following is the BEST description of the 'Call to Adventure' stage in the Hero's Journey?
In the Hero's Journey, what is the purpose of the 'Assistance' stage?
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Exit ticket
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“Briefly define the 'hero' archetype as described in the video. Then, give one example of a hero from a book or movie.”
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