In-text citations for a novel that follows the Hero’s Journey structure will depend on the citation style you're using (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago). Here are examples for MLA and APA styles:
MLA Style
In MLA, you typically include the author's last name and the page number. For a novel that fits the Hero's Journey archetype, you might write something like this:
- “Call to adventure” occurs when the protagonist realizes they must leave their ordinary world (Author’s Last Name page number).
Example:
- The protagonist's journey begins with the call to adventure (Campbell 23).
APA Style
In APA style, you generally include the author's last name and the year of publication:
- The call to adventure marks the beginning of the hero's transformation (Author’s Last Name, Year).
Example:
- The protagonist's journey starts with a clear call to adventure (Campbell, 1949).
General Notes:
- Replace "Author's Last Name" with the actual name of the author of the novel you are referencing.
- Replace "page number" with the actual page number if using MLA format, and "Year" with the year of publication for APA format.
- For a book like "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell, you would cite it as follows:
- MLA: (Campbell 23)
- APA: (Campbell, 1949)
For more specific guidance, please provide the title and author of the novel you are referring to.