TESTS

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BY: ALO

RA, ALF

ONSO AND M

ARICRUZ

HERO’S

CYCLE

TESTS

In every story the hero faces many obstacles and learns from each of his lessons.

After each test the hero becomes stronger and smarter so that he can defeat all obstacles.

The obstacles includes the hero's fears and self doubts

The journey makes the hero both stronger and wiser

Other obstacles include their weakness, like women

ALLIES

In many stories we often think that the hero does it all alone but he gets a lot of help from other, (like teachers, friends, and guiding signs)

For example in the story of Hercules there is a satyr who trains him and teaches him how to defend the well being of others

If it wasn’t for Philoctetes, Hercules would have died in his first adventures

Another thing that falls under the category of allies is the team sometimes the hero might have someone who accompanies him and helps him

At the end the hero is the one who gets all the credit

ENEMIES

The enemies are always confronted at some point through out the story

Usually the enemy/villain is confronted at least once before the big battle

There is a small fight between the villain and the hero

The hero is usually defeated but then learns from his/her mistakes and later on wins

Some enemies may not start out evil

Many are just afraid of change

EXAMPLES: TESTS, ALLIES AND ENEMIES

Tests

• In Ariel, the little mermaid, Ursula offered Ariel legs in exchange for her voice.

Allies

• In Robin Hood, Little John helps Robin Hood but never receives recognition or the hero title

Enemies

• In The Lion King, Scar betrayed Mufasa and tried many times

• to lead Simba down the wrong path