Part A

What is the central idea in the Newsela article "Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey"?


Campbell's theories have made an impact on artists and musicians.

Campbell has several famous friends in Hollywood.

Campbell has the ability to predict the end of a story.

Campbell's theories have had a strong effect on film and TV.
Question 2
Part B

Which quote best supports the answer to Part A?


"The book ["The Writer's Journey"] adapts Campbell's 17-stage monomyth into a 12-stage model for writing the hero's journey in film."

"The journey usually includes a symbolic death and rebirth of the character."

"Campbell's writing was influenced by many historical figures. Among them were James Joyce, Thomas Mann, Pablo Picasso, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung."

"In 1983, Lucas invited Campbell to California to watch his 'Star Wars' trilogy."