When an ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of
fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a loud and talkative
donkey by his side to persuade Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is
made. Farquaad, who wants to be king, sends Shrek to rescue Princess Fiona, who is
awaiting her true love in a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. But once Shrek and
Donkey head back with Fiona, it starts to become apparent that not only does Shrek, an
ugly ogre, begin to fall in love with the beautiful princess, but Fiona is also hiding a huge
secret.


In 3-5 sentences, explain the elements from the description of Shrek that
illustrate the common patterns of a hero's journey.