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Website|Web Site____________Changing Minds__________Author______________David Straker__ _______URL_http://changingminds.org/disciplines/storytelling/plots/hero_journey/hero_journey.htm______ __Title____Campbell's 'Heros' Journey Monomyth _ Last Updated_____________N/A_______________|· Joseph Campbell defined a series of events, known as the monomyth, which model most stories: Separation/Departure, Initiation, Return. · Each of these three phases can be further broken down into sub-sections that better define what happens· Separation/Departure is in the beginning of the story; separates protagonist from his normal world and has the protagonist enter "the belly of the whale"· Initiation is the heart of the story transitioning the protagonist into the qualities of a hero through "tough times"· Return is the concluding of the story; the hero returns triumphant from completing the Initiation phase· Keep in mind, the monomyth is simply a guideline, not a requirement for writers|
Website|Web Site___ Wise GEEK________________Author_____________Nicole Etolen_______________URL_http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-archetypal-patterns.htm _Title_____What Are Archetypal Patterns? _ Last Updated_______July 25, 2015___________ __ _|· Archetypal Patterns are essentially a typical way of doing things across differents forms of films and literature· Applied to works of fiction· The most common archetypal pattern is "Hero vs. Villain" as examples of this can be found in almost every culture. Both the hero and villain heavily rely on one another, in other words, one cannot exist without the other. This is where's the Hero's Journey falls in· Another fairly common archetype is "the quest" where the protagonist learns the most valuable lessons during the adventure. The main point and focus of this archetype is the quest itself; therefore, becoming the bulk of the text· Yet another common archetype, star-crossed lovers, can be found in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This archetype involves two lovers separated for whatever reason and usually ends in tragedy. Star-crossed lovers is also common in Greek mythology.|
PDF Document|Web Site__ _Stages of the Hero's Journey ____Author____________Christopher_Vogler___________URL_http://www.tlu.ee/~rajaleid/montaazh/Hero's%20Journey%20Arch.pdf______________________________________Title___Excepts from Myth and the Movies, Stuart Voytilla_______________________ ___Last Updated__________June 1, 2003_____ _______ |· All stories consist of common features which are found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies.· 12 Stages compose the Hero's Journey· These stages can be repeated, skipped, and shifted depending on how the story is written· The hero's Journey is as important in its emotional and psychological impact as the physical impact on the hero· A character's actions can reveal the Character Arc, or phases of growth that a character experiences during the course of the story |
DataBase|Web Site__ _Library Unlimited ____Author____________Brian Sturm___________URL_http://www.readersadvisoronline.com/ranews/oct2008/sturm.html______________________________________Title___The Readers' Advisor and Reading as Heroic Quest_______________________ ___Last Updated__________October 2008_____ _______|· Using Hansel and Gretel: Departure - They're taken to a forestInitiation - Held captive and are faced with many challengesReturn - The witch is defeated and they return home with witch's treasure· Hero live a normal, safe life due to threat/accident· Hero meet the "helper" who helps the hero depart from home· Hero encounters series of obstacles· Hero is met with temptations that may hinder the success rate of the quest· Final battle/Boss fight in order to complete the quest· Object of quest is achieved and the hero returns home happily with their new-found knowledge, wisdom, and treasure|