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The Little Mermaid - The Hero's Journey

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE HERO'S JOURNEY

THE CALL

STEP 1

In the Little Mermaid, Ariel's "call to adventure" is when Ariel saves Prince Eric from the shipwreck, which pushes Ariel to join him and his world.

THE THRESOLD

STEP 2

The Threshold is Ursula's cave because it is where Ariel makes her transition from the mermaid world (known world) to the human world (unknown world). "Come in, Come in, my child. We mustn't lurk in doorways. It's rude, one might question your upbringing" Ursula says to Ariel.

THE CHALLENGES

STEP 3

Some of the challenges were King Triton forbidding Ariel to see Prince Eric/the Human world. Kind Triton states, "Contact between the human world and the mer world is strictly forbidden. Ariel, you know that! Everyone knows that." Another challenge was Ariel losing her voice because of Ursula taking it. Along with becoming a human and trying to use her new legs. Also, Ariel only having three days to get Prince Eric to fall in love with her and When Ariel had to try and stop Vanessa (Ursula) from marrying Eric.

THE MENTOR

AND HELPERS

MENTOR AND HELPERS

Mentor: Sebastian
Helper: Flounder
Helper: Scuttle
Helper: Ursula

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THE ABYSS

STEP 5

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The Abyss is when Ariel has to face Ursula. Ursula bellows, "Now I am the ruler of all the ocean! The waves obey my every whim!"

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THE TRANSFORMATION

STEP 5

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The Transformation is when Ariel defeats Ursula (with a little help from Prince Eric). That is when she conquers her fear of Ursula.

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THE REVELATION

STEP 6

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The Revelation is when Ariel realizes that she cannot be apart of the human world after she defeats Ursula.

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THE ATONEMENT

AND THE BOON (STEP 7)

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The Atonement is when Ariel decides that she should stay in her world. But then King Triton gives Ariel human legs (her boon) so she can stay with Prince Eric.

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THE RETURN

STEP 8

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The Return does not actually happen. But she does return to the human world after receiving her boon.

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THEME

AND EXPLAINATION

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The theme of the Little Mermaid is: Change that is not needed in oneself can have serious consequences. Explanation: Ariel wanted to see Prince Eric against her dad's wishes so it led to a contract with Ursula which ran out. Her dad then gave up his crown and triton to save Ariel.

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The Little Mermaid - The Hero's Journey

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE LITTLE MERMAID

THE CALL

In the Little Mermaid, Ariel's "call to adventure" is when Ariel saves Prince Eric from the shipwreck, which pushes Ariel to join him and his world.

THE THRESOLD

The Threshold is Ursula's cave because it is where Ariel makes her transition from the mermaid world (known world) to the human world (unknown world). "Come in, Come in, my child. We mustn't lurk in doorways. It's rude, one might question your upbringing" Ursula says to Ariel.

THE CHALLENGES

THE MENTOR

MENTOR AND HELPERS

THE ABYSS

The Abyss is when Ariel has to face Ursula. Ursula bellows, "Now I am the ruler of all the ocean! The waves obey my every whim!"

THE TRANSFORMATION

The Transformation is when Ariel defeats Ursula (with a little help from Prince Eric). That is when she conquers her fear of Ursula.

THE REVELATION

The Revelation is when Ariel realizes that she cannot be apart of the human world after she defeats Ursula.

THE ATONEMENT

The Atonement is when Ariel decides that she should stay in her world. But then King Triton gives Ariel human legs (her boon) so she can stay with Prince Eric.

THE RETURN

The Return does not actually happen. But she does return to the human world after receiving her boon.

THEME

The theme of the Little Mermaid is: Change that is not needed in oneself can have serious consequences. Explanation: Ariel wanted to see Prince Eric against her dad's wishes so it led to a contract with Ursula which ran out. Her dad then gave up his crown and triton to save Ariel.

Whitney Pfuhl

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