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Literature & Composition (LITC-200): The Hero's Journey ~ Exercise

The Hero's Journey - TED Radio Hour

The Hero's Journey - TED Speakers on NPR
From the Odyssey, to Robinson Crusoe, to Star Wars — why are we drawn to stories about heroes? And what do they tell us about ourselves? This hour, TED speakers explore what makes a hero's journey. Listen to the full show or individual speakers.

- What Is The Blueprint For Stories About Heroes?

- Dame Ellen MacArthur: How Does A Hero's Journey Begin?

- Jarrett J. Krosoczka: How Can Mentors Turn An Uncertain Journey Into A Heroic One?

- George Takei: Is Forgiveness The Ultimate Test?

- Ismael Nazario: How Does A Rikers Inmate Become a Hero?

- Dame Ellen MacArthur: How Does The Journey Change The Hero?

What makes a hero? - Matthew Winkler

What makes a hero? View the Full TED-Ed Original Lesson
What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial events that make or break a hero.

The Timeless Tale of the Hero's Journey: Full Film

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