"Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going." Chantal Sutherland
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Once the hero crosses the threshold into the new, special world of the journey, the adventure really begins. It is here in the special world that the hero faces their biggest tests, forms essential allies and tries to defeat their enemies.
Focus your attention on ONE of these as they connect to the main character in your novel by answering the prompt associated with this stage of the journey. Start your response with the quotation given to you in the prompt.
Make sure that you provide a direct quotation to help you support your thinking. Always include an in text citation following every direct quotation. (Author, Title page)
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TESTS
"Our ability to handle life's challenges is a
measure of our strength of character."
Les Brown.
The hardest challenges are yet to come for the hero once they have accepted the call to adventure and crossed the threshold into the new and special world of the journey Tests can come in a physical (man vs man), mental or emotional (man vs self) form. Each test creates a conflict or complication for the hero in that many of the tests have to be overcome in order for the hero to progress (physically and emotionally). Which specific test has been the most challenging to overcome for your character so far in the novel? What have you learned about your character's 'strength' from how they have overcome this test?
ENEMIES
"When somebody challenges you, fight back.
Be brutal, be tough."
Donald Trump.
On the journey, there are many people who will get in the way of the hero meeting their goals. They might be jealous, spiteful or just plain bad. Regardless of their motivation, the 'enemy' or antagonist works against the hero and makes life challenging for them. Who in your novel has challenged your main character? How? How has your character displayed their 'toughness' in fighting against this person or this force?
ALLIES
"Together we can face any challenges as
deep as the ocean and as high as the sky."
Sonia Gandhi.
An important step in the journey is to find a good mentor who will lift you up and help guide you through the challenges of the journey. The mentor is not the only person who helps the hero conquer their fears or find the strength of character to meet the challenges they will face on the journey. Many other people can become important allies on the hero's journey. Who is one person that your main character depends upon? How has this person helped to guide your character through the challenges they have faced on their journey?
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