Describe your hero’s “call to adventure.” What event occurs that disrupts your hero’s life? Why must your hero leave their ordinary world? Use evidence from your hero’s story or movie as support. You do NOT have to use a direct quote, but your example should be specific. Include an in-text citation. Even if you are paraphrasing, you still need to cite your source.

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Describe your hero’s “call to adventure.” What event occurs that disrupts your hero’s life? Why must your hero leave their ordinary world? Use evidence from your hero’s story or movie as support. You do NOT have to use a direct quote, but your example should be specific. Include an in-text citation. Even if you are paraphrasing, you still need to cite your source. 
Mulan

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In Disney's animated film "Mulan," the hero’s “call to adventure” occurs when the Emperor of China issues a decree that all able-bodied men must enlist in the army to defend the country against the invading Huns. This event disrupts Mulan's ordinary life, wherein she is expected to conform to traditional gender roles and prepare for an arranged marriage. The disruption comes when Mulan’s elderly father, Fa Zhou, who is a war veteran, prepares to join the troops despite his frail condition.

Faced with the prospect of her father going to war, Mulan recognizes the danger he will face. Driven by love and a strong sense of duty, she decides to take his place in the army, cutting her hair and disguising herself as a man. This pivotal moment propels her into a world filled with challenges and tests of character, ultimately leading her on a transformative journey (Disney, 1998). Mulan's departure from her ordinary life underscores her bravery and willingness to defy societal expectations, marking the start of her heroic adventure.

(Disney, 1998)