Post the Call to Adventure comes the Refusal and the Interdictions. Resistance still often remains post the meeting with the Supernatural Aid and his or her guidance. This period of uncertainty and inertia is known as a Period of Desolation and is an intrinsic and explicit part of successful stories and screenplays.
The Period of Desolation is actually an extension of the Hero's original state of frustration. It is the Hero's destiny to embark on the Journey, to Transform, to be the Carrier of the Changing. By resisting this destiny, the Hero finds himself / herself desolate.
In The Incredibles (2004), Mr Incredible finds himself desolate and frustrated - he is unable to continue in his natural role of SuperHero.
In Star Wars (1977), Luke finds himself looking out at the two suns, yearning for change and to fulfil his destiny.
In Alien (1979), Ripley is de facto desolate when Dallas gives Ash authority over her.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
LEARN MORE AT: http://www.clickok.co.uk/index4.html
-------------------------------------------------------------------------