Then we see test, allies, and enemies, this is where they are approaching the inmost cave, which happens to be the Princess’ castle with the fire breathing dragon guarding her. Next, you see the crossing the first threshold phase in which Shrek and Donkey embark on their journey to the Princess’ keep. The Lord and Shrek come to an agreement, if Shrek brings the Princess back, the Lord will give Shrek his swamp back exactly the way it was. In a way, Shrek refuses the call by tell the Lord he is already on a quest to get his swamp back. Lord Farquaad gives the people their Champion, Shrek, in which Shrek is supposed to go rescue Princess Fiona from her keep. However, there is a catch, maybe another call to action. Shrek and Donkey beat all the guards and the Lord hears Shrek out. However, the Lord doesn’t want to hear from an Ogre and orders the guards to kill the Ogre for the title of Champion. Shrek sets out with his mentor, Donkey, to find Lord Farquaad in an attempt to get his swamp back. The call to adventure begins when the fairytale creatures show up to his swap because of an eviction by Lord Farquaad. In the beginning Shrek is seen as selfish and just wants to be left alone in his swamp. ![]() In the movie Shrek, we can see Shrek meeting all 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey, from the ordinary world to the return with the elixir. Part I: Film Analysis What qualities does the hero possess that make them heroic according to Campbell’s the Hero’s Journey?
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