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8. The Ordeal

 

This is the eight stage of the Hero's Journey. The ordeal is the critical moment of the story but not the climax. The hero stands in the deepest chamber of the inmost cave and is confronted by his greatest fear. The 'Ordeal' is mainly about battling  or confrontation with the opposing force.

 

1. The Ordinary World

2. The Call to Adventure/Action

3. Refusal of the Call

4. Meeting withe the Mentor

5. Crossing theThreshold

6. Tests, Allies, Enemies

7. Approach to the Inmost Cave

9. Reward: Seizing the Sword

10. The Road Back

11. The Resurrection

12. Return with the Elixir