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