The Hero's Journey

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Across
  1. 2. the hero faces a variety of these to increase their strength and prepare the hero
  2. 4. obstacle that encourages the hero to turn back, but defeating this obstacle makes the hero stronger and more dedicated to the quest.
  3. 6. gives the hero the means to complete the quest
  4. 7. although the antagonist is defeated, the hero must return home
  5. 10. where the hero must face his greatest fears and prove his or her worth
  6. 12. the hero usually faces a minor obstacle right as the adventure begins
  7. 13. the hero is not the same person that left home before
  8. 14. the hero receives a reward for defeating the antagonist
  9. 15. the hero is assisted by these who fight alongside him or her
  10. 17. an event or character comes along that presents the hero with a quest
  11. 20. sometimes the hero is reluctant to go on the quest
  12. 21. the hero's journey has solved the problem, the world has become a better place
  13. 22. at some point during this battle, it may seem that the hero has ___
Down
  1. 1. a wiser and often older character presents the hero with important wisdom
  2. 3. the hero lives in a non-adventurous world
  3. 5. the hero finally reaches the most dangerous part of the journey
  4. 8. the hero faces these that will try to stop the quest
  5. 9. a template of stories that involve a hero who goes on an adventure
  6. 11. a special item or ability that the hero has
  7. 16. main antagonist
  8. 18. an object or personal ability that allows them to save their world.
  9. 19. the hero battles and defeats the main antagonist.