Today we are discussing the final stages of the Hero’s Journey and illustrating each stage with examples from popular films like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings. Next I’ll describe how to teach these concepts in a classroom setting, including the use of movies like Disney’s Hercules and Willow to help students identify the stages of the Heroic Journey. The Heroic Journey has universal appeal in teaching shared human experiences and connections across cultures.
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Time Stamps
00:00 Diving Into the Hero’s Return: The Final Stages of the Heroic Journey
00:41 Refusal of the Return: Heroes’ Reluctance to Go Back
01:15 Magic Flight and Pursuit: The Thrilling Escape
02:21 Rescue from Without: Unexpected Help in Dire Times
04:11 Crossing the Return Threshold: The Journey Home
04:53 Master of Two Worlds: Achieving Balance and Recognition
05:59 Freedom to Live: The Ultimate Victory
06:49 Applying the Heroic Journey in the Classroom
08:49 Encouraging Creative Exploration of the Heroic Journey
11:21 Integrating the Heroic Journey into Mythology Lessons
12:41 Conclusion: The Universal Appeal of the Heroic Journey
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