Expatriate

The Myth of the Hero's Journey. (Campbell, 1968)

The Call to Adventure or Refusal of the Call - Request to go Abroad
Crossing the First Threshold - fascinating, adventurous, lonely overseas assignment
The Belly of the Whale - ambiguity of unknown languages and customs, challenging beyond responsibility and autonomy in own country
The Magical Friend - cultural mentors help them understand the other cultures and provide reassurance that they will succeed at challenges
The Road of Trials - unfamiliar obstacles confront them, question own identity, values, taken for granted assumptions about everyday life.
The Ultimate Boon - Gain satisfaction, mastery, self-efficacy, increased self-confidence, interpersonal skills, tolerance for differences.
The Return - sense of loss at leaving behind magical charm and fulfillment. Some treated like heros and use skills others not.


The Call to Adventure


Refusal of the Call



The Magical Friend


Crossing the First Threshold

Belly of the Whale


The Road of Trials


The Ultimate Boon


Crossing the Return Threshold
- Luke escapes to rebel base
- Luke can fly

Expatriates
Hero talk
pride in succeeding at difficult work assignments
making it on their own
adapt to change