Hero’s Journey
November 10th 2006 13:58
The “Hero”, other wise known as the protagonist. The hero is on a journey. This is the story arc. A simple story arc is “Aristotle’s Incline”
This is representative of rising action. Our hero is living his life when he is called upon to perform outside his normal life. He is inclined to avoid this call. At turning point one he is compelled through circumstances, which may or may not be beyond his control, to answer the call.
This turning point may be a mental shift or a threat to himself or loved ones. What ever the reason he embarks on the quest. There may be one or more crisis’ to overcome.
At turning point two the hero has over come his ordeal and taken the reward, be it the girl, the treasure or life. but he is changed, has found a higher purpose to life.
Then there is catharsis, this is the point where our hero returns to his life albeit a changed person. Life is better.
Now, I know that this looks too simple. After all, who in their right mind would fall for something as simplistic as this.
Now think of the original Star Wars Trilogy. Three films, each film an act.
For further information on the subject of story arcs, may I suggest “The Writers Journey” by Christopher Vogler.
The Hero's Journey
This is representative of rising action. Our hero is living his life when he is called upon to perform outside his normal life. He is inclined to avoid this call. At turning point one he is compelled through circumstances, which may or may not be beyond his control, to answer the call.
This turning point may be a mental shift or a threat to himself or loved ones. What ever the reason he embarks on the quest. There may be one or more crisis’ to overcome.
At turning point two the hero has over come his ordeal and taken the reward, be it the girl, the treasure or life. but he is changed, has found a higher purpose to life.
Then there is catharsis, this is the point where our hero returns to his life albeit a changed person. Life is better.
Now, I know that this looks too simple. After all, who in their right mind would fall for something as simplistic as this.
Now think of the original Star Wars Trilogy. Three films, each film an act.
For further information on the subject of story arcs, may I suggest “The Writers Journey” by Christopher Vogler.
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