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10. The Road Back

 

This is the tenth stage of the hero's journey. The hero decides whether to stay in the Special World or return to the  Ordinary World. His or her passion for adventure is renewed. However, if the here still has an unresolved issue with the conquered villain, it comes after him with vengeance. There are twist and turns as the hero attempts to stall the enemy; everything seems lost. Nonetheless, the hero is resolved to finish and return home but finds that familiar ways are no longer effective. The hero will have to face one last test along the journey.

 

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

8. The Ordeal

11. The Resurrection

12. Return with the Elixir

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