Week 2 vogler presentation

The Writer’s Journey

Chapters Including:

Tests, Allies and enemiesApproach to the Inmost Cave

The Ordeal

By Christopher Vogler

Tests, Allies, Enemies -Vogler’s point of view vs Joseph Campbell.

● The hero is now in a new special world where he will face a series of trails to build his skills for the ordeal.

● This is similar to when Harry Potter is told he is a Wizard and is going to Hogwarts.

“Dream landscape of curiously fluid, ambiguous forms, where he must survive a succession of trials.” -Joseph Campbell

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The reader, who has seen the Ordinary World in all its un-glory, now experiences the Special World. Their impression of this new place should differ greatly from the Ordinary World. Where the Ordinary was mundane, everyday, and quite boring, the Special must be exhilarating, exciting, and unusual. Even if the hero remains in the same locale, there should be some sort of movement, a change in tension and energy. Usually a new emotional or psychological world is unveiled. The Special World has a different feel to it.

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Propp and Todorov and Act 2

Todorov came up with the theory that in most films they would follow 5 steps.● State of Equilibrium● Disruption of that order by an event● Recognition ● Repair Disruption● New Equilibrium

Propp had the theory that certain kinds of characters would always crop up in stories. Hero Villain Heroine/Princess Father Donor and the Mentor

Tests Allies and Enemies “The first threshold is the moment the wheels leave the ground, and the plane begins the fly. If you’ve ever flown before, it may take a while to adjust to being in the air. We’ll describe that process of adjustment in the next phase of the Hero’s Journey: Tests, allies, enemies.”-Vogler

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends” You’ve got a

friend in me

Tests and challengesThe “tests” are the most important function of this period.● The hero will be put through a series of

trials and challenges which are to prepare the Hero for the ordeal.

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the hero must face a series of trials and challenges manufactured to test them and prepare him for the greater ordeals ahead. These Tests are not life-or-death situations. The Tests may come from the landscape or nature of the Special World, for example hogwarts? (can't spell lol). Usually, this new world is dominated by villains (evil wizards) , who are careful to lay traps and barricades that will make it difficult for the hero to reach them (Harry playing quittage) . Sometimes, these Tests are given by the Mentor, who followed the hero into the Special World

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fluffy is a test in harry potter

Allies ● While the Hero is looking for information they

may find new friends or Allies along the way. This normally occurs in the Watering hole.

● Sidekicks are also introduced and these are usually an ally that stays with the Hero and supports their adventure.

● Teams can also formed during the testing stage.

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Hey! So here Siobhan you can use the example of Big Hero Six! as a team needs to be formed in this movie! you can also use Space jam as an example of teamwork too :) for sidekicks you can talk about harry and ron, or sherlock and Dr Watson Ron fits into comical sidekicks too!

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you can also talk a bit about how the old vic in cornation street is the watering hole, like bars in old westerns and the pokemon centre in pokemon games! ye

Matthew Skelly

Rivendale, in The Hobbit and Lord of The Rings, is another example of a Watering Hole.

Example from Adventure Time!

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how teams come together as allies. relates to allies and tests

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I wrote a post about this in my blog

http://youtube.com/v/hLqSODxRoZM

Enemies

● During the testing stage Heros can also make enemies.

● Sometimes they may encounter the shadow or servants.

● The Enemies can include the villains or antagonists and their underlings.

● Rivals are a special type of enemy, usually the hero’s competition.

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rivals and enemies are weird. Rivals don't have to be an evil force or want to kill the hero? But they don't "get along" in a sense. Draco in Harry Potter is a perfect example of this. Also Thor and Loki are pretty sound too! Along with Sherlock holmes and professor if you wanna go a little nerdy about it lol you can also mention kirk and Khan :) ! From Star Trek

Matthew Skelly

You should mention tricksters (Loki) and threshold guardians

New Rules and Contrasting worldsThe new world that the hero has entered will have its own set of rules which the hero will have to learn quickly as well as the audience.

These new rules come into play, and are directly linked to how the hero is tested.

The digital age Different cultures

Matthew Skelly

The book mentions the scene in Star Wars IV when the guy with a pig-like face starts a conflict with Luke Skywalker, whilst he waits on Ben Kanobi.

Approach The Inmost Cave

The Hero has now adjusted to the new world and is now seeking its heart. On the way they find a mysterious zone with its own threshold guardians, agendas and tests.

● This is when they make final preparations for the central ordeal of the adventure.

Functions of Approach● Modern storytelling, certain special functions fall

into this zone. ● As the heroes near the gates deep within the special

world they make plans and get information on the enemy and get ready for entering the no-man’s land.

You can enter the inmost cave twice! Story arcs might play with the narrative and allow for a more interesting story. The more you play with your audience the more interested they will be! It’s called enigma, a theory created by Roland Barthes. The less you tell your audience, the more they will pay attention and be interested in the plot!

Courtship and Bold Approach

● The Approach can be for courtship rituals, a romance may develop here, bonding a hero and beloved before they encounter the main ordeal.

● Confident heroes will take the bold approach of going up to the castle door and demand to be let in.

● The approach is often the best time to get prepared for the ordeal.

Matthew Skelly

A courtship example: Kili The Dwarf and Tauriel The Wood Elf in The Hobbit. Also the relationship growth of Ron and Herminie in Harry Potter.

The Ordeal“The Hero stands in the the deepest chamber of the Inmost Cave, facing the greatest challenge and the most fearsome opponent yet.”

No matter what the hero came for,Death is now the only thingstaring back.

Sauron and Voldemort are very similar characters, both often referred to as the “Dark Lord”. Throughout both franchises there is a build up of the true villain of the story, when finally the hero must face their greatest enemy and the ordeal occurs.

Matthew Skelly

The placement of the ordeal depends on the needs of the story and the tastes of the storyteller. Examples used: Sauron, Lord of Mordor from The Lord of The Rings.Voldemort, Harry Potter franchise.

The Dying God!

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Week 2 vogler presentation