Perspective and the Refusal of the Call
Learning Objective
I can explain how a character's perspective causes them to refuse the call to adventure.
Key Concepts
According to Joseph Campbell, a hero is someone willing to sacrifice his or her needs on behalf of others.
The hero's journey begins with the ordinary world, followed by the call to adventure, and then the refusal of the call.
In Iron Man, Tony Stark's refusal of the call was portrayed when he refused to build weapons for the terrorists, giving up any possibility of escape.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what is the primary reason a hero might initially refuse the call to adventure?
2. Explain how Tony Stark's perspective as a CEO of a weapons manufacturer contributes to his initial refusal of the call to adventure.
3. In the context of the hero's journey, what does the 'Refusal of the Call' stage reveal about the challenges the hero will face?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Explaining the Hero's Journey (with Iron Man)
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