The Writer's Journey -

The hero officially commits to the journey, leaving the ordinary world behind and entering the unknown "Special World" with unfamiliar rules. Act II: Initiation

Archetypes are not rigid stereotypes; they are functions performed by characters to move the story forward. A single character can fulfill multiple archetypal roles throughout your story. The Writer's Journey

The hero hesitates or expresses fear of the unknown, attempting to back away from the adventure. The hero officially commits to the journey, leaving