Tests, allies and enemies

1. Tests, allies and enemies HERO’S CYCLE By: alora, alfonsoand maricruz

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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