12 The Hero’s (or Sheroe’s) Journey
- How do you define hero?
- Do you think fame is an important component of heroism, or do you think most heroes are unknown?
- Is there anyone you know personally whom you consider a hero?
- Do the attributes of a hero remain the same over time?
- When does a positive personality trait become a tragic flaw?
- What is the role of a hero or “she-roe” (coined by Maya Angelou) in a culture?
- How do various cultures reward / recognize their heroes and “she-roes”?
- Why is it important for people and cultures to construct narratives about their experience?
Before taking a look at a few more hero or sheroe journeys, let’s look at little bit more at the theory of The Hero’s Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology #25
Read through the events that occur on a hero’s journey here: Campbell’s ‘Hero’s Journey’ Monomyth You’ll want to take notes on these events.
As you read the following ancient Korean novel, how many events of Campbell’s ‘Hero’s Journey’ can you find? Name them and describe them.
