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Summary:
Our reading this week continues through the stages of a story and we take an in depth look at stages crossing the first threshold, Tests; allies and enemies and approaching the inner most cave. The crossing of the first threshold is a very important step for the hero, this is the point were we witness our hero usually commit whole heartedly. This may consist of stepping into an unknown world in which the hero has no choice but to full commit in order to have any chance of success.
Now comes the test; Allies and Enemies. This is the point within a story that we notice the initial contrast in worlds for the hero. The most important part of adapting to this new, special world is the recognition of both enemies’s and allies. Both will be present and it is crucial that the hero is aware of these characters. Once these characters have been recognized the hero is ready to approach the final stage in our reading, the approach to the inner most caves. As the hero approaches the inner most cave they will experience new threshold guardians, agendas and tests. This is essentially the journey to the heart of the story. It is a time where the hero needs all of his/ her skills and is often confronted by supreme terror and wonder therefore it is crucial that the hero keeps his/her wits about them.
Reaction:
Through out the reading we have witnessed what is present and necessary in order for the hero to succeed in the special world. This week’s reading has been all about the adoptions to this special world. I found it interesting when thinking about the initial crossing of the threshold and the changes that occur from entering the special world. I thought about films that I had seen in which I have witnessed this crossing over, and it made me realize that we as the viewer are by now fully committed to the hero’s cause and really feel the sense of journey as we watch the hero travel through a world that is as strange to him/her as it is to us. This sense of unknowing by the hero is met and challenged with a confidence and self assurance that has finally sunk into the hero, this is why they will eventually succeed.
Questions;
How important is the role of the sidekick?
What differences do we notice with the hero when in the special world as opposed to the normal world?
Within your own story, do you see a clear difference between entering the special world and reaching the heart of the crisis?
