Annotated Bibliography - Pages 83-105

Annotated Bibliography - Pages 83-105

Summary

After establishing the archetypes, we can now progress into a full understanding of each section of the hero’s journey. As we are already aware the journey begins with stage one: the ordinary world, and then stage two: the call to adventure. These are the two sections that we learn about in this week’s assigned reading. Firstly, “the call to adventure”, we have already developed a basic understanding of the sections however, we are now taken deeper into the section and discuss things such as the opening image, raising the dramatic question and the hero’s inner and outer problems.

The second stage: the call to adventure, which is the section that really paves the way for the story to develop because of this new found energy by the hero. It teaches us, the importance of getting the story rolling; this can be done in many ways; using synchronicity or temptation for example. We are also led to think about the fact that a lot of stories have more than one call, and that there is often a call waiting, so to speak.

Reaction

I found this weeks reading rather monotonous and although every point in both sections is a valid one, I felt as though some were relatively obvious, and would possibly be incorporated unconsciously. This led me to think about the fact that if I would unconsciously know to include a specific section then, I am more aware of the hero’s journey than I may be aware. I was particularly interested in the section, Backstory and Expansion; it was interesting to think about how story’s and films include the backstory in interesting and unimaginative ways. For example, sin city is constantly introducing new hero’s and because of this has to be very creative in order to provide the viewer with enough information to actually take to the hero.

Questions:

1. What is the call to adventure in your story and do you see the transition from the normal world?

2. Think of a film or story that has an interesting backstory, and explain how it works?

3. Can you think of any examples where stage two: the call to adventure comes before stage one: the ordinary world?

Revising Draft

Strengths
1. I thought that the journey had physical and mental issues which I thought was good because it showed to differing journeys.
2. I thought I made it readable for people who are not familiar with soccer in the US, making changes to words and paragraphs so its easier to read.

Weaknesses
1. I thought I could improve the detail in the important sections of the journey, so the reader could get more of a feel for the environment and my feelings. I will do this by unpacking my thoughts more.
2. I need to improve the development of my journey during the "recovery" stage, so the reader can understand the journey, i will do this by being more descriptive sections.

Annotated Bibliography Pg 49-80

Summary

This part of the book looked at the Threshold Guardian, who tests the figure to see if they can pass the threshold to success. Heralds act to bring a challenge or turning point to the hero during their journey. The Shapeshifter looks to make change in the journey bring tension to the story, helping change the picture of the journey to make it look like something else. Shadows are the challenges we face and try and get rid of, they can be within our minds or physical. The Trickster Archetype can be a sidekick or someone who is in the background but makes a significant contribution to the journey.

Reaction

After reading about the different Archetypes, I now realize that there are many different factors that contribute to the journey of just one person, and how the actions of different characters can shape a persons path in any way. While writing my first draft I realized, like the reading that their were many people who were involved in my journey and after reading this section and having the types named and explained I can put them into positions in my own story.

Reflection

As I said above, I found that the Archetypes had a good parallel to my own journey and our first project, I especially liked the Archetype of the Shadow, this in my mind represented a great closeness to my own mental story within my journey and I enjoyed reading about this part of the archetype.

Questions

Which Archetype best suited your journey in project one?

How does the different Archetypes affect your thinking about movies and how you look at different characters roles?

Do you have any Shadow Archetypes in your Story, if so, what?

Annotated Bibliography Pg 23-47

Summary
In this weeks reading, Archetypes was the main focus. It looked at how there are many different types of archetypes within a hero. The different functions of archetypes are Higher Self Shape Shifter, Threshold Guardian, Trickster, Shadow, Herald, Allies and Mentor. Then the reading goes into depth about how we should expect a hero to be, things such as growth, action, character flaws and sacrifice. Also it talks about the differing types of mentor, such as dark, fallen, continuing, multiple and comic mentors within a hero.
Reaction
When i first read the word archetypes, i didn't understand exactly what it could mean but after going on to read how it looked at how different people came across and peoples traits I found i could relate it alot more to movies, and people in my own life. It also showed me that mentors could be so different and there is no single stereotype.
Reflection
This reading reminded me slightly about one of my favorite films, A Peaceful Warrior. This film was about a mentor who trained a young boy how to work his mind to his advantage, his demeanor was one that was an old wise man who had seen and experienced it all in life, but after reading this i thought that a mentor can be from any walk of life.
Questions

1. Does any of the types in the reading sound like a mentor or hero in your own life?
2. Did you realize that there was so many different types of mentors?
3. I believe that everyone will have many different kinds of mentors and heros, who is your real life hero and why?

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