Writing Prompt: Meeting the Mentor
Every hero needs a little help, a little direction and a kick in the ass.
Here’s our second prompt for January’s theme: From Zero to Hero
Meeting the Mentor
The Meeting with the Mentor is the fourth stage of Vogler’s Hero’s Journey, in which the protagonist meets an experienced guide who provides them with training, advice, and encouragement to help them on their journey.
This mentor can be a wise old man, a spiritual guide, a mysterious stranger, or even a mystical creature. This meeting is a turning point for the hero, signaling the commitment to undertake the journey.
In Star Wars, Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who trains him in the ways of the force and provides him with the guidance and support he needs to become a Jedi and save Princess Leia. As well as give him that nifty lightsabre.
In Harry Potter, Harry meets Dumbledore, who becomes his guide and protector, and provides him with the training and knowledge he needs to…
