The Hero ArchetypeThe HeroArchetypePresented By Mr. Glennon
What is an archetype?
An ideal model upon which all others are based
A universal pattern that occurs in cultures around the world.
Archetypal Heroes
What do they have in common?
Unusual circumstances surround birth
Separated from home or family
Unsure of their purpose
Home isolated or more humble than birthright
Feels different or isolated from peers
Coming of Age: Refusal followed by acceptance
The hero goes on a journey
A life-changing event leads to the journey
The journey can be physical, spiritual or philosophical
The journey results in the hero finding their purpose
Every hero has a weakness or flaw
The hero must prove themselves
The Unhealable Wound
The hero encounters evil and suffers
Special Weapon
Can only be wielded by the hero
The hero can use it differently than others
Is a character who possesses some of these qualities a hero?
Yes; sometimes heroes only have some of these qualities
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Hero Archetype