Autobiography: Installment No.4

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Hero's Journey (Monomyth)-A Period of Desolation

188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about- A Period of Desolation

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Characters and Archetypes

Characters and Archetypes Though not critical, it is useful to keep in mind the concept of the loop, which is most often used to neatly close a story (which does not necessarily mean that all challenges are resolved). The very first sequences link to the very last.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): A Story Is Transformation

The Hero's Journey (also known as the Monomyth) should really be called the Hero's Transformation. A story IS Transformation.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Final Catharses

Many of the most successful stories end with multiple catharses (often four or more). Brokeback Mountain (2005) is no different. a) Catharsis 1: Ennis’ postcard is returned marked deceased...

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Woman as Temptress

The Hero is often (but not necessarily) tempted into the Night Sea Journey by a female. In Gladiator (2000), Lucilla persuades Maximus to go along with the plan. In An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), it is Paula's secret that causes Zach to disappear. In Jason and the Argonauts (1963), it is Medea that leads Jason to the King.

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): The Hero Loses A Part Of His Old Self And Gains A Part Of-

Before entering the First Threshold, the Hero loses a part of his Old Self and gains a part of his New Self. Often some tangible symbol or behaviour will be lost and gained. In An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Zach leaves his bike behind and tries to cover up his tattoo. In Raging Bull (1980), Jake's wife leaves him.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Disgust With the Self

Disgust is a core part of the Refusal, post the Ultimate Boon. The Hero (or major character) is disgusted by what he (or she) has become or was. It is a reaction to the Transformation so far. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Blanche regrets the path she has chosen.

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): The Beginning of the Changing

Certain commonalities occur in the Outer Cave of the First Threshold, including: