What happens in the crisis stage?
The hero faces a great ordeal. He might even die.
What happens in the call to adventure stage?
The hero receives a challenge or invitation to do something
What happens in the assistance stage?
The hero receives assistance from someone. Usually someone older and wiser.
What happens in the depature stage?
The hero crosses the threshold from his normal, safe home and enters the special world.
What happens in the trials stage?
He faces a few challenges. For example, he might slay a monster, escape a trap.
What happens in the approach stage?
The hero faces his biggest ordeal and worst fear.
What happens in the treasure stage?
The hero receives some kind of reward, treasure or recognition.
What happens in the result stage?
It varies between stories.
What happens in the return stage?
The hero returns to his ordinary world.
What happens in the new life stage?
He starts a new life in his normal world because of his quest.
What happens in the resolution phase?
All tangled plot lines get straightened out. (All problems are solved.)
What happens in the status quo stage?
Everything is back to normal, but with a upgrade to the hero's life.
