Throughout literature, there is a prevailing pattern found in various narratives that ensures their success. This archetype, called the “hero's journey,” discovered by Joseph Campbell, serves as a three-stage guideline that authors can manipulate according to their desires. Departure, initiation, and return essentially create the same plot, but these formats can be shaped into unique and refreshing works of art. The "hero's journey" aspects in the film Shrek 2 are highlighted when the main hero, Shrek, and his wife, Princess Fiona, depart from their usual residence, the swamp, rediscover the meaning of true love through danger and they return with Shrek. being able to balance his identity between an ogre and a king. Shrek's journey begins when he receives an invitation from Fiona's father and immediately travels to the town of Far Far Away. Having just arrived home from his honeymoon, Shrek is "summoned to the kingdom of Far Far Away to celebrate [his] wedding" (Adamson, Asbury, Vernon, Shrek 2). He realizes that Fiona is forcing him to participate; however, Shrek observed the grand procession while reading his summons and remarks that he is out of place, being an ogre. By highlighting the differences brought about by the ban, Shrek shows that he understands that his life is about to change drastically, fulfilling his call to adventure. Under pressure from Fiona and Donkey, his faithful friend, Shrek embarks on the journey to Far Far Away. When he finally walks through the door of the wacky town, Shrek sighs and states that "[they] are definitely not in the swamp anymore" (Adamson, Asbury, Vernon, Shrek 2). The area between Shrek's swamp and the land of Far Far Away he crosses serves as a threshold,...... center of the card...... he accepts his wife's real life and assimilates into a family unknown, finishing his journey. Shrek's quest closely follows the structure of the hero's journey, as he sets out from his swamp, begins an adventure to save his wife, and returns to his old life with new developments. After saving Fiona, Shrek achieves nothing physically; however, he gains knowledge he didn't originally have and grows emotionally. He is able to accept Fiona's parents and discovers that they are actually good-hearted people, despite their actual behavior. Shrek understands what Fiona went through from her parents, helping him strengthen his love. The hero's journey may follow the physical steps and achievements of heroes, but it also helps heroes transcend and overcome their old barriers to new barriers of knowledge and trust..