Campbell's monomyth theory

Campbell's monomyth, or "The Hero's Journey," is a storytelling pattern that appears across many cultures and myths. It describes a common structure where a hero leaves their ordinary world, faces challenges and learns lessons, often with help from allies, then returns transformed. This cycle includes stages like the call to adventure, facing trials, achieving a breakthrough, and coming back changed. Campbell believed many stories reflect this universal pattern, symbolizing personal growth and self-discovery, making it a useful framework for understanding myths, legends, and even modern stories and films.