Question

The Ordinary World [5]The story usually opens with the hero’s normal life: their ordinary world. This “world” can include their home and family life, their job, their personal history, and more. The author does this to introduce their hero and explain certain things about their personality and actions. In the ordinary world, the hero often feels uncomfortable in some way. There is something they don’t like about their normal life, something that causes them stress or discomfort. Others in the ordinary world might think the hero is odd in some way. Call to Adventure According to Campbell’s formula, something will then occur that disrupts our hero’s life in the ordinary world and causes them to face a decision. It could be an event, a discovery, an added danger, or something new from within the hero. It requires the hero to do something; they are the only person who can fulfill this call or accomplish this goal. The call to adventure provides a first look into what Campbell calls “a new world,” one very different from the ordinary world. Which of the following describes the beginning of the hero's journey?

The hero starts in an unfamiliar world and is confused.

The hero establishes a group of friends or allies who help them.

The hero's typical life is disturbed by some kind of event.

The hero realizes that they have a higher purpose than others.

Answer 1

The correct description of the beginning of the hero's journey is:

**The hero's typical life is disturbed by some kind of event.**

This reflects the idea of the "Call to Adventure," where an event occurs that disrupts the hero's normal life and propels them into the journey ahead.