Question

“the power of the heros journey” ccu

1. aor.5.2 which of these statements is best supported by the section stage one: departure?

a. the heros mentor is almost always helpful while the threshold guardian is usually a less trustworthy guide.
b. the hero often begins to see the mentor as a father figure.
c. the more spiritual mentors the hero receives the more likely the hero is to succeed.
d. the heros mentor is almost always helpful while the threshold guardian is an evil force that challenges the hero.

1. oe.3 which of these statements is most strongly supported by the section stage two: initiation?

a. the hero fully overcomes his/her weaknesses in the road of trials.
b. the heros weaknesses evident in the road of trials are directly confronted in the center point of the journey.
c. physical temptations in the heros world are often presented by a giant scorpion or a human - like demon.
d. all heroes must confront and defeat their fathers in a violent, central battle.

1. oe.5 which of these passages most strongly supports the correct answer to question 5?

a. “next, the hero encounters the queen goddess of the world, who represents the feminine and the entire universe, good and bad alike.”
b. “this is the center point of our journey, when the hero must finally confront the person or thing that holds power over his or her life (remember the inner shortcomings that were left unchecked in step 6?).”
c. “in star wars, this is when luke confronts darth vader.”
d. every step before this one has led to this encounter, where the hero must accept all the terrible things in the universe, and in return is shown the bliss of the world.”

1. oe.3 which of these statements is most strongly supported by stage 3: return?

a. the hero can only be at peace with the world once the knowledge he/she gained is shared with others.
b. the hero can only be at peace if his/her true love is found.
c. the hero fully prevails only when both internal struggles and outside enemies are conquered.
d. the hero fully prevails only if the antagonist faces communal justice.

1. oe.5 which of these passages most strongly supports the correct answer to question 7?

a. “if the hero cant get home without help, or refuses to return, he or she might need some help from friends and allies. the ally who steps in to save the hero at this stage often comes as a surprise.”
b. “recognizing campbells heros journey in stories across time and cultures can help us better understand the archetypal structure of books and movies.”
c. “in star wars, luke earns his freedom to live when he becomes one with the force and is able to impart his wisdom to others.”
d. “heroes become masters when they have conquered all fear by defeating external foes and internal doubt.”

Explanation:

1. In the hero - journey concept, the mentor is typically a helpful figure. There is no indication that the threshold guardian is always evil or less trustworthy. Option c is the most reasonable as more mentors can offer more guidance for success.
2. In the initiation stage, the hero often confronts their weaknesses at the center - point of the journey. Option b aligns with this idea.
3. The passage that mentions the hero confronting the person or thing that holds power over their life at the center - point of the journey (option b) supports the answer to question 5.
4. In the return stage, sharing the gained knowledge is an important aspect for the hero to be at peace with the world. Option a is in line with this.
5. The passage about Luke being able to impart his wisdom (option c) supports the idea that the hero can be at peace when the knowledge is shared, which is the answer to question 7.

Answer:

1. c. The more spiritual mentors the hero receives the more likely the hero is to succeed.
2. b. The hero's weaknesses evident in The Road of Trials are directly confronted in the center point of the journey.
3. b. "This is the center point of our journey, when the hero must finally confront the person or thing that holds power over his or her life (remember the inner shortcomings that were left unchecked in Step 6?)."
4. a. The hero can only be at peace with the world once the knowledge he/she gained is shared with others.
5. c. "In Star Wars, Luke earns his Freedom to Live when he becomes one with the Force and is able to impart his wisdom to others."