Hero's Journey

4. An archetype of a main character that usually saves the day.
5. The hero receives this to let them know they are needed. Usually refused at first.
7. An opposing character to the protagonist.
8. Stage three of the Hero's Journey. The hero returns to their former world, but are now enlightened or fundamentally changed.
9. The main character of the story.
10. After pushing past fear, the hero is enlightened and elevated.
13. The hero crossing into a new unknown area after passing an initial trial.
15. Stage one of the Hero's Journey. The hero leaves their known world, society, or even belief system to embark on a fundamental change.
16. A series of tests that help the hero improve and acquire new strengths.

1. This is the first step of the hero's journey. They receive the call to this.
2. The universe sends a wise person to help guide the hero.
3. Stage two of the Hero's Journey. When the adventure is underway.
6. A recurring character, symbol, setting, or pattern that appears universally across cultures and throughout different stories
7. The center point of the story. The Hero confronts what holds power over them.
11. The organizational framework and arrangement of a work, determining how events, characters, and themes are presented to the reader
12. A favor or gift bestowed upon the hero by a greater power usually a god or mentor.
14. The author of the Hero with a Thousand Faces with states the 17 steps that outline the Hero's Journey.
17. When the hero initially says no to the call to adventure.