188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Freedom to Live - a New Self

Part of the Freedom to Live is a New Self. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), junior has a new car.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Analysis of the Ordinary Self

This is another word for context. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), photos of 20’s and text explain when Bonnie and Clyde were born and that they were vicious criminals.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Fear of the Return to the Ordinary World

The Hero - willing and unwilling - often lives in fear of the return to the Ordinary World and the Ordinary Self. In Star Wars (1977), Luke never wants to go back to Tattooine. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie wakes up afraid that Clyde is not there. Even seemingly unwilling Heroes do not return to the same place - the Journey has given them a new capacity and transformed them into a New Self. In The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Andy does not return home but goes to Mexico.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Where to Start - the FADE IN

Writers often don't know where to start. It's easy. It's called a Fade In and it's another word for context. Start with the context. In Straw Dogs (1971), we open with shots of a tiny village in England. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), the first scene sets the context - Ennis is a cowboy in cowboy country.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Arrival in a New Domain

Arrival in any New World involves being unfamiliar with the creatures of that world. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy arrive in town, only to be watched and smirked at.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antagonisms of the New Domain

When the Hero et al arrive in the New World, it is not uncommon for it to be a normal domain of the Antagonism. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy say hello to Charlie.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Making Explicit the Ordinary Self

Whether the Hero et al arrive from an Ordinary World or arrive through the process of swift Exile, the Ordinary Self must be made explicit. This is because stories are all about Transformation and the Ordinary Self is an initial benchmark. In Straw Dogs (1971), David is a Mathematician.

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188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero: New World Guardians

The antihero's interaction with the guardians reveals his name and his nature. The antihero is obviously an alien to this world (language, clothing, demeanour etc) and will pretend some affinity with the guardians and use any trick and deviance to overcome them. He will disassociate himself from his past, family and friends if need be.

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188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Final Conflict: Developing The Antagonism

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. One aspect of this process is the buildup of the antagonism's threat. In Straw Dogs (1971), the Major arrives (a mentor and supernatural aid) and is quickly defeated by the Demon King (Tom) [the Major confronts Tom; Tom shoots the Major].

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Shape Shifter And Post Mastery For The Two Worlds

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. It is post the mastery of the two worlds and two selves that the shape shifter (especially one who has been engaged in the Period of Dissonance for an inordinately long time) often demonstrates allegiance. In Straw Dogs (1971), Amy is slow to get the gun, but she does get it.