The Hero's Journey by Jamie DiFlorio https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b Here is a review of the pattern of the Monomyth. I have used the famous Disney film Moana to demonstrate the pattern. Now it's YOUR turn! Post the steps of your hero's journey on the wall! en-us 2022-02-13 04:10:42 UTC 2025-06-04 01:22:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Moana lives happily with her people on the island of Motunui. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044232064 Status quo refers to the current state of affairs, or the way things are right now. Where does your hero's story begin? What is his / her ordinary life like before the adventure begins?]]> 2022-02-13 04:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044232064 Moana finds the hidden boats. She realizes that the sea has chosen her to save her people. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044232884 Somewhere along the way, the hero is faced with a challenge. He knows that he must embark upon a quest, or an adventure. When does your hero recognize this call to adventure in his story?]]> 2022-02-13 04:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044232884 Moana accidentally finds Maui after her shipwreck. Maui helps Moana learn to sail and navigate. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044233361 The hero then receives some kind of special assistance from someone who helps him along the way in his quest. This assistant might be older, wiser, or more skilled than he. Who is your hero's special assistant? How does he help your hero?]]> 2022-02-13 04:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044233361 TaFiki gives Maui a brand new hook and Moana a new boat with flowers and stuff. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044235827 Emerging from the crisis, your hero received some sort of treasure. Maybe it was money or recognition or the hand of a princess. Maybe it was a special position of authority or even a crown of royalty! How was your hero rewarded for his success?]]> 2022-02-13 04:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044235827 Moana faces the evil midget coconuts, and she struggles to learn how to sail and navigate by the stars. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044236144 During his journey, your hero faced one or more trials. What are some of the challenges your hero faced along his way?]]> 2022-02-13 04:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044236144 Moana faces TeKa. It seems that Moana will be killed and the heart of TeFiti will be lost. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044236537 This is the BIG trial in your hero's journey. The crisis is a time when your hero was captured, seriously wounded, or even killed. This is the point in the story when it seems like all hope is lost. What was your hero's major crisis?]]> 2022-02-13 04:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2044236537 Moana and Maui set out on their trek across the ocean to restore the heart of TaFiki. Click play to hear your favorite English teacher sing "How Far I'll Go"! jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2045210375 2022-02-14 01:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2045210375 Here is the video we watched in class to remind you about the steps of a hero's journey. You can refer back to this video as often as you need to refresh your memory. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2045217404 2022-02-14 01:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2045217404 Moana refuses to give up! She braves the fireball-throwing-lava-demon and sails into TaFiki cove to restore the Heart of TaFiki. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2045228251 2022-02-14 02:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2045228251 Everything returns to peace and prosperity in the world! TaFiki turns back into a happy, sleepy green mountain. The darkness retreats, the coconut trees flourish, and the fish stop dying off. jdiflorio1 https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2045248200 2022-02-14 02:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jdiflorio1/prdh89sr4tmtgh9b/wish/2045248200