188+ Stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth, Screenwriting) - Value of the Sword

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The 188 phase Hero's Journey (Monomyth) is the templet upon which the huge bulk of successful narratives and Film Industry blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the 100s of Film Industry movies we have got deconstructed (see uniform resource locator below) are based on this 188+ phase template.

Understanding this templet is a precedence for narrative or screenwriters. This is the templet you must get the hang if you are to win in the craft.

[The nomenclature is most often metaphorical and uses to all successful narratives and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hallway (1977) to Godhead of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 188 phase HERO'S journey affects a figure of major phases, including:

a) The reaching from Another World into an Ordinary World.

b) The Ordinary Self, that have come up about as a consequence of being in the Ordinary World.

c) The encouragement from the Ordinary World into a New World.

d) The gradual dissolving of the Old Self.

e) The becoming of the New Self.

f) The thrusting away from the New Self and New World.

g) The confrontation with challenges.

h) The mastering of the Old and New Worlds and Selves.

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(simply travel to http://www.heros-journey.info/ for full details)

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THE value OF seizing THE SWORD

The Seizing of the Sword is a critical phase of the Hero's Journey. The Sword is a tangible mental representation of a figure of intangible assetss and it is not seized without reason; there is intent in doing so.

One of the intangible assetss is that it stands for is Delaware jure credence into the New World and as a New Self.

In Dances with Wolves (1990), it is only after Toilet have partaken in the American bison Hunt and tasted the buffalo's bosom that he goes a fully accepted member of the village.

In Capone (1983), it is only when Tony takes over Frank's district that he goes a legitimate doper.

In The Godfather (1972), it is only after Michael marries Apollonia that he goes a de jure Sicilian.

188+ Stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth, Screenwriting)- Hero vs Antihero

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The 188 phase Hero's Journey (Monomyth) is the templet upon which the huge bulk of successful narratives and Film Industry blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the 100s of Film Industry movies we have got deconstructed (see uniform resource locator below) are based on this 188+ phase template.

Understanding this templet is a precedence for narrative or screenwriters. This is the templet you must get the hang if you are to win in the craft.

[The nomenclature is most often metaphorical and uses to all successful narratives and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hallway (1977) to Godhead of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 188 phase HERO'S journey affects a figure of major phases, including:

a) The reaching from Another World into an Ordinary World.

b) The Ordinary Self, that have come up about as a consequence of being in the Ordinary World.

c) The encouragement from the Ordinary World into a New World.

d) The gradual dissolving of the Old Self.

e) The becoming of the New Self.

f) The thrusting away from the New Self and New World.

g) The confrontation with challenges.

h) The mastering of the Old and New Worlds and Selves.

more...

(simply travel to http://www.heros-journey.info/ for full details)

ABRIDGED TIPS, excerpts AND EXAMPLES:

HERO VERSUS ANTIHERO

The difference between hero, anti-hero and other fluctuations simply lies in situation, motive and result. In fact, the antihero is simply an archetype. Some generalisations:

Where the hero's Ordinary World is idyllic (Lord of the Rings, 2003), the anti-hero's human race is uncomfortable and riddled with struggle (Raging Bull, 1980).

Where the hero embarks on escapade for selfless grounds (Willow, 1988), the anti-hero embarks for selfish reasons.

Where the hero have good wise men (Lord of the Rings, 2003), the anti-hero have dark wise men (Raging Bull, 1980).

Where the hero defies dark temptations, the anti-hero gives in to them (Scarface, 1983).

Where the hero may give himself to forestall injury to others (Superman, 1978), the anti-hero volition consciously put out to make injury (Goodfellas, 1990).

Where the hero volition germinate (during the Transformation or Road of Trials), the anti-hero volition regress.

Where the hero will accomplish synergy, the anti-hero will accomplish alienation.

Where the hero's allies will come up to his aid, the anti-hero's allies will betray.

Where the hero's addition is tangible and prized, the anti-hero's addition is doubtful (Scarface, 1983).

Hero's Journey, Monomyth (188 Stages) Screenwriting Tools

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The 188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188+ stage template.

Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.

[The terminology is most often metaphoric and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 188 STAGE HERO'S JOURNEY:

a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.

b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.

c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).

d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.

ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES:

(simply go to http://www.heros-journey.info/ for full details)

*****Belly of the Whale*****

It is in the Belly of the Whale where the Hero comes face to face with what he (or she) must become or deal with or be. In Straw Dogs (1971), Cawsey asks if "...they got anything worth taking...ten months inside is enough for me...." ; Ratboy steals Amy's knickers; "...I want what was in them....."

*****Losing a part of the Old Self. Gaining a part of the New Self*****

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.