Kal Bashir's 2000+ stage Hero's Journey And Transformation Through A New World / State

The Descendants (2011) - Film, Story, Screenplay, Screenwriting, Script, Structure

2012-02-02T08:35:00.000-08:00

War Horse (2011) - How To Structure A Story, Film, Script

2012-02-02T07:06:00.000-08:00

Mission Impossible, Ghost Protocol (2011) - Story, Film, Script, Screenplay, Screenwriting, Structure

2012-01-07T10:47:00.001-08:00

The Iron Lady (2011) - How To Structure A Story, Film, Script, Screenplay

2012-01-07T09:16:00.001-08:00

The Artist (2011) - How To Structure A Story, Film, Screenplay, Script

2012-01-07T05:17:00.000-08:00

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) - How To Structure A Screenplay, Film, Story

2011-12-31T10:05:00.001-08:00

Moneyball (2011) - Kal Bashir's How To Structure A Film, Screenplay, Story

2011-12-22T04:33:00.001-08:00

Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn I (2011) - How To Structure A Film, Story

2011-12-02T12:28:00.000-08:00

Tower Heist (2011) - How To Structure A Screenplay, Film, Story

2011-11-18T12:00:00.001-08:00

Immortals (2011) - How To Structure A Film Script

2011-11-18T07:30:00.001-08:00

Puss In Boots (2011) - The Hero's Journey, Monostory, Monomyth, How To Structure A Screenplay

2011-11-02T06:07:00.000-07:00

The Ides of March (2011) - The 2000+ stage Hero's Journey, Monomyth, Story Structure

2011-11-02T06:05:00.000-07:00

Real Steel (2011) - Film, Writing, Screenplay, Structure

2011-10-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

Midnight In Paris (2011) - Screenplay, Film Story Structure

2011-10-18T11:00:00.001-07:00

The Help (2011) How To Structure A Film, Screenplay, Story

2011-08-23T06:00:00.001-07:00

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) - Film, Script, Screenplay Structure

2011-08-18T11:25:00.000-07:00

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - How To Structure A Screenplay, Film, Story

2011-08-10T11:24:00.000-07:00

Captain America First Avenger (2011): How To Structure A Screenplay, Film, Script

2011-07-27T11:49:00.001-07:00

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 2: How To Structure A Blockbuster Movie / Screenplay

2011-07-21T09:49:00.000-07:00

Cars 2 (2011) - Screenwriting: How To Structure A Screenplay, Film, Story

2011-07-18T02:23:00.000-07:00

Horrible Bosses (2011) - Screenwriting Story Structure

2011-07-13T12:17:00.000-07:00

Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) - How To Structure A Screenplay (Screenwriting), Film, Story

2011-07-13T09:43:00.000-07:00

Potiche (2010) - How To Structure A Film, Screenplay, Story

2011-07-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

Larry Crowne (2011) - How To Structure A Screenplay, Film Script, Story

2011-07-06T05:55:00.000-07:00

Bridesmaids (2011) - How To Structure A Screenplay, Film Or Story

2011-07-02T15:27:00.001-07:00

Green Lantern (2011): Screenwriting - Structuring A Screenplay, Screen Story

2011-06-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

Bad Teacher (2011): How To Structure A Screenplay, Screen Story

2011-06-22T06:53:00.000-07:00

Super 8 (2011) Screenwriting - How To Structure A Screenplay, Film, Story

2011-06-13T08:25:00.000-07:00

X-Men First Class (2011) - Structuring / Writing A Screenplay, Film Script

2011-06-06T14:26:00.000-07:00

The Hangover Part II (2011) : Screenwriting - How To Structure A Screenplay, Film Script

2011-06-02T07:26:00.001-07:00

Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) - Script, Screenplay, Film Writing

2011-06-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides (2011): SCRIPT, FILM, SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE

2011-05-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

Priest (2011) - Screenwriting, How To Structure A Screenplay, Film

2011-05-17T06:19:00.000-07:00

Rio (2011) - - Screenwriting, How To Write A Screenplay, Film Script

2011-05-12T06:29:00.000-07:00

Water For Elephants (2011): Screenwriting / Screenplay Lesson

2011-05-11T05:10:00.001-07:00

Fast & Furious 5 (2011) - Screenwriting: How To Write A Screenplay, Film Script

2011-05-10T04:37:00.000-07:00

Thor (2011) - Screenwriting: How To Write A Screenplay, Film Script

2011-05-09T11:05:00.001-07:00

Meek's Cutoff (2010) - - How to Structure / Write a Screenplay, Film Script

2011-04-20T05:19:00.001-07:00

Source Code (2011) - Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Hero's Journey

2011-04-06T03:22:00.001-07:00

Limitless (2011) - Hero's Journey, Screenwriting, Filmmaking

2011-03-30T05:01:00.001-07:00

Rango (2011) - Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Hero's Journey, Monomyth, Story Structure

2011-03-28T14:42:00.001-07:00

The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) - Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Hero's Journey

2011-03-24T09:04:00.001-07:00

The Adjustment Bureau (2011) - Hero's Journey, Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Script, Writing

2011-03-14T06:17:00.000-07:00

True Grit (2010) - Hero's Journey, Screenwriting, Filmmaking

2011-02-12T13:28:00.001-08:00

The Fighter (2010)

2011-02-08T13:52:00.001-08:00

Biutiful (2010)

2011-02-02T15:08:00.001-08:00

The Green Hornet (2011)

2011-01-25T02:34:00.001-08:00

Black Swan (2010)

2011-01-22T07:59:00.001-08:00

The King's Speech (2010)

2011-01-21T04:13:00.001-08:00

Blue Valentine (2010)

2011-01-19T06:03:00.003-08:00

127 Hours (2010)

2011-01-19T06:03:00.001-08:00

Get Him To The Greek (2010)

2011-01-19T06:02:00.001-08:00

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (2009) - Hero's Journey, Screenwriting, Screenplay, Filmmaking

2010-12-08T15:30:00.000-08:00

Unstoppable (2010) - Hero's Journey, Screenwriting, Filmmaking

2010-12-01T11:38:00.000-08:00

The American (2010): Hero's Journey, Screenwriting, Filmmaking

2010-12-01T06:29:00.001-08:00

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010) - Hero's Journey, Screenwriting

2010-11-24T04:25:00.000-08:00

Predators (2010) Screenplay Template

2010-11-16T07:04:00.001-08:00

My Afternoons with Margueritte (2010) Screenplay Template

2010-11-16T07:03:00.001-08:00

Another Year (2010) Screenplay Template

2010-11-16T07:02:00.000-08:00

The Social Network (2010) and the 510+ stage Hero's Journey

2010-11-08T06:48:00.001-08:00

Storyboarding the 510+ stage Hero's Journey

2010-11-08T06:47:00.000-08:00

WHAT IS A STORY?

2010-11-08T06:45:00.000-08:00

The Social Network (2010)

2010-10-21T06:58:00.000-07:00

The Social Network (2010):

Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-20T15:16:00.001-07:00

The 510+ 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 (all available at http://www.clickok.co.uk/index4.html) are based on this 510+ 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 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) Gives you a universal structural template upon which you can superimpose your situational story. This is why stories such as Alien (1979), Gladiator (2000), Midnight Cowboy (1969), American Beauty (1999), The Graduate (1967) and many others (all deconstructed at the URL below) appear to be different but are all constructed, almost sequence by sequence, in the same way.

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HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: NATURAL INHABITANTS OF THE NEW WORLD

The Hero battles the "Natural Inhabitants of the New World." These are simply metaphoric for obstacles that prevent the Hero's penetration into the New World. The Penetration into the New World is simply metaphoric for the Becoming of the New Self.

In Platoon (1986), Taylor et al battle Charlie.

In Dances with Wolves (1990), John Dunbar battles the Apache.

In Apocalypto (2006), Youngblood et al battle the hostile Mayan rulers.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-19T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: GIVER OF THE DEVOLVED NAME

It is the Major Threshold Guardian who gives the Hero his (or her) Devolved Name.

In Ben-Hur (1959), Arrius first calls Judah "41."

In Spartacus (1960), Marcellus first calls Spartacus "Slave."

In An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Foley first calls Zach "Mayonnaise."

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-18T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: REBIRTH

One element of the Rebirth is the Hero's conscious decision to reject the Old World and Old Self and accept the New World and New Self.

In The Insider (1999), Jeffrey Wigand decides to testify because "nothing ever changes."

In Bull Durham (1988), Annie realises she is waiting at the door, but for the wrong man.

In Apocalypse Now (1969), everybody sees Willard differently after he shoots the Vietnamese lady.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-17T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: LOSING ATTACHMENTS

As the Hero ventures into the New World, s/he gradually loses attachments that represent the Old World and the Old Self.

In Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Dian gradually loses the attachment to her old boyfriend.

In Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Ted gradually loses the attachment to his old job.

In Educating Rita (1983), Rita gradually loses the attachment to her husband.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-16T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: THE NATURE OF THE ELIXIR

From the perspective of the physical Journey, the Elixir is a tangible, often a valuable prize of some sort. But from the perspective of the psychological transformation, the Elixir is the Mastery of the Two Selves. It is only once the Hero has become his (or her) Ultimate Self, that she (or he) can claim the tangible prize.

In The Insider (1999), it is only once both Lowell and Jeffrey have made the required sacrifices that they defeat the corporation.

In Back to the Future (1985), it is only once Marty has Mastered his Old and New Selves, that he can return to find the perfect family.

In Erin Brockovich (1999), it is only after Erin has Mastered her Old and New Selves, that she can go on to defeat PG&E.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-15T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: ENHANCED CAPACITIES

Post the Dragon Battle (a metaphor for obstacles that guard the Sword, which is itself a metaphor), the Hero et al experience an Enhancement of Capacities.

In Stand by Me (1986), all the boys feel invincible after dodging the train.

In Platoon (1986), Taylor feels able to follow and stop Barnes, who wants to kill Elias.

In Out of Africa (1985), Karen is no longer scared of the jungle after the battle with the lions.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-14T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: THE NEW WORLD IS A PLACE THAT THE HERO INITIALLY FEARS

It is not uncommon for the Hero to experience fear as he (or she) enters the First Threshold. It is not incorrect to say that the First Threshold is a place or state that the Hero is most afraid to go.

In Kramer versus Kramer (1979), Ted is somewhat afraid to be home alone with Billy.

In Scarface (1983), Tony is somewhat afraid of tackling the Colombians.

In The Matrix (1999), Neo is somewhat afraid of crossing over into the Matrix.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-13T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: GAINING CAPACITIES

As the Hero et al venture forth, they gain capacities. It is the accumulation of these capacities that allow the Hero et al to ultimately conquer their challenges.

In Gran Torino (2008), Thao gains the capacity to confront the gang.

In Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Jamal gains the capacity to confront his older brother.

In The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Benjamin gains the capacity to win over Daisy.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-12T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: MAJOR FIRST THRESHOLD GUARDIAN

The Major First Threshold Guardian (separate and distinct from the Minor First Threshold Guardian) is one of the archetypes that the Hero must overcome before s/he is allowed into the Deeper New World and towards the Deeper New Self.

In Spartacus (1960), Spartacus must overcome Marcellus before he is free and allowed to build his army.

In The Godfather (1972), Michael must overcome Sollozzo before he is allowed to proceed to Sicily where his Old Self dissolves away.

In Scarface (1983), Tony must overcome the Colombians and Omar before he is allowed to proceed onto the task of robbing Frank of his kingdom.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-11T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: DEFICIENT PROXIES

The Hero and Greater Antagonism are both drawn into a Hand-to-Hand battle after their proxies are exposed as lacking the required capacities to vanquish the opponent (the Superego must battle the Id – representatives will not resolve the core issue of whether the Superego has truly overcome the Deficiency).

In the Silence of the Lambs (1991), Jack Crawford incorrectly deduces the location of Buffalo Bill.

In Scarface (1983), Manny and the other men are incapable of looking after the operation when Tony is in New York.

In Dirty Dancing (1987), Johnny must return to resolve the outstanding issues.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-10T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: PERIOD OF DISSONANCE

During the Period of Dissonance, many of the archetypes are conflicted about the Final Decisions they have to make. This is one of the critical phases that lead to effective catharses.

In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Moss is caught between loyalty to Clyde and his father. Similarly, Blanche is conflicted about giving away Moss' surname.

In Gladiator (2000), the soldiers watch the battle between Commodus and Maximus and are torn between loyalty to the Emperor and fairness.

In Star Wars (1977), Han decides that engaging with the Death Star is suicidal, until he relents in the last minute.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-09T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: INNER RESOLVE = LETTING GO

In the Final Conflict, the Hero faces an Unbearable Antagonism that forces him (or her) to draw out Inner Resolve. This leads directly to the Letting Go.

In Return of the Jedi (1983), Luke shows he is stronger than Vader (after Vader threatens Leia).

In Cinderella Man (2005), Jim Braddock starts to win (after it appears his opponent will win).

In The Matrix (1999), Neo plays with the bullets (after it appears that the odds are against him).

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-08T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: LOSING ATTACHMENTS

The Hero et al venture into a New World and gradually lose attachments to (detach from) the Old World.

In Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Dian gradually loses the attachment to her Old boyfriend.

In Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Ted gradually loses the attachment to his Old job.

In Educating Rita (1983), Rita gradually loses the attachment to her husband.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-07T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: THE MEANING OF TIME PRESSURE

Post the Expulsion from the New World, Time Pressure causes the Hero to Return. Time Pressure means that there is a fast diminishing opportunity left to return the Worlds to a New State of Perfection.

In Ben-Hur (1959), Judah must hurry as Tirzah is dying, and without her there will be no return to normality.

In The Godfather (1972), Michael must hurry as Barzini will take over all the territory, and then there little chance of a return to any sort of normality.

In Star Wars (1977), Luke must hurry as the Death Star will soon destroy the rebel base, and then there will be little opportunity to defeat Vader et al.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-06T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: HERO AND ANTAGONISM AFFINITY

The Hero and Antagonism are shadows of each other (the Superego is a mirror of the Id) thus, subconsciously, the Hero is battling his (or her) own Self. It is this quality that is respsonsible for the large degree of mirroring that is found in successful stories and in the significant final stages of the Hero's Journey, such as True Nature and Mask Removed.

In Basic Instinct (1992), Nick knows that Catherine won't hide behind a lawyer. And she knows all about him.

In Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), Harmonica and Frank intuitively recognise each other.

In Se7en (1995), John Doe is obsessed with Mills.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-05T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: THE MEANING OF GOODBYE

A "goodbye" is often heard before the Hero et al venture into New Worlds or Thresholds. This is metaphoric for the "Goodbye to the Old(er) Self."

In The Karate Kid (1984), Daniel says goodbye before leaving for California.

In Platoon (1986), Taylor says goodbye to his Vietnam buddies.

In Dances with Wolves (1990), John says gooodbye to the Indians before entering the tent.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-04T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: EVERY GREAT STORY ENDS WITH MULTIPLE CATHARSES

Between the Crossing of the Return Threshold and the Mastery of the Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens.

One critical process that completes your story is closure with Multiple Catharses (often at least four). The most successful stories do not just end, they use distinct mechanisms to very carefully build and release emotional tension:

In The Godfather (1972), multiple catharses include a) when Michael shoots the heads of the other Families, b) when Michael kills Carlo, c) when Tessio is taken away and d) when the lieutenants finally accept Michael's leadership.

In The Shawshank Redemption (1994), multiple catharses include a) when Andy escapes, b) when Andy steals from the Warden's accounts, c) when the Warden kills himself, d) when Capt. Hadley sobs while being arrested and e) when Red finds Andy on the beach.

In Planet of the Apes (1968), multiple catharses include a) when Taylor et al find human remains in the cave, b) when Dr. Zaius reveals that he knew all along, c) when Dr. Zaius lets Taylor and Nova leave and d) when Taylor finds the statue of Liberty.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-03T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: THE VALUE OF SEIZING THE SWORD

The Sword is a tangible representation of a number of intangibles and it is not seized without reason. One of the intangibles that it represents is de facto acceptance into the New World as a New Self.

In Dances with Wolves (1990), Two Socks' taking food from John's hand is symbolic of his acceptance.

In Scarface (1983), Mel threating Tony is symbolic of his having achieved status in the drug world.

In The Godfather (1972), Michael's marriage symbolises his acceptance as a Sicilian.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-02T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: THE OUTER CHALLENGE IS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE INNER CHALLENGE

In every successful Hollywood story, there are a number of challenges to be resolved. It is not uncommon for the Hero to have at least Five Core Challenges, each of which is mapped onto the Hero's Journey and resolved in a very specific order.

The Outer Challenge is often a manifestation (or consequence) of the Inner Challenge (frequently a deep psychological issue).

In American Beauty (Academy Award Winner Best Film, 1999), Lester's marriage will not begin to resolve itself until he begins to feel good about himself.

In An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Zach is self-centred because his mother committed suicide and his father didn't care for him.

In Titanic (Academy Award Winner Best Film, 1997), Rose is marrying Cal because she (and her mother) is concerned about money and status.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-10-01T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: ORDINARY WORLD ROMANTIC CHALLENGE

The Ordinary World Romantic Challenge is that attachment that does not evolve with the Hero, remains in the Ordinary World and does not share the Hero's motivation to enter into the New World and become the New Self. The Ordinary World Romantic Challenge is separate and distinct from the New World Romantic Challenge.

In Educating Rita (1983), Rita leaves Denny behind.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Roy leaves Ronnie behind.

In Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Dian leaves here old boyfriend behind.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-30T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: GOLDEN HANDCUFFS

There are many inducements to keep the Hero attached to his (or her) Ordinary World. Ordinary World Attachments are purposefully meant to be difficult to escape.

In Kramer versus Kramer (1979), Ted has high status at work and is given a promotion.

In Tin Men (1987), BB buys a Cadillac.

In The Graduate (1967), Ben is a track star.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-29T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: TANGIBLE ELEMENT OF THE OLD WORLD

The Hero commonly takes a tangible element of the Ordinary World forward into the New World. The eventual loss of this is metaphoric for the losing of the Ordinary Self and the becoming of the New Self.

In Apocalypse Now (1979), Willard takes Kilgore's surfboard.

In The Thing (1982): the Doc takes back paperwork from the Norwegian station.

In The Wizard of Oz (1939), Dorothy takes Toto to Oz.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-28T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: INNER RESOLVE = LETTING GO

In the Final Conflict, the Hero faces an Unbearable Antagonism that forces him (or her) to draw out Inner Resolve. This leads directly to the Letting Go.

In Return of the Jedi (1983), Luke shows he is stronger than Vader (after Vader threatens Leia).

In Cinderella Man (2005), Jim Braddock starts to win (after it appears his opponent will win).

In The Matrix (1999), Neo plays with the bullets (after it appears that the odds are against him).

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-27T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: REBIRTH

One element of the Rebirth is the Hero's conscious decision to reject the Old World and Old Self and accept the New World and New Self.

In The Insider (1999), Jeffrey Wigand decides to testify because "nothing ever changes."

In Bull Durham (1988), Annie realises she is waiting at the door, but for the wrong man.

In Apocalypse Now (1969), everybody sees Willard differently after he shoots the Vietnamese lady.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-26T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: THE SHAPE SHIFTER'S DEFINING TRAIT

Some archetypes repeatedly appear in all successful stories and one of those is the Shape Shifter – when this is not the case, those stories are significantly poorer. The Shape Shifter's defining characteristic is self-interest – s/he takes neither the high road nor the low road – until the very last moments, when The Choice is made. This is the Shape Shifter's own Ultimate Self.

In Wall Street (1987), Darien only cares about her wants.

In Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Belloq only cares about his wants.

In Star Wars (1977), Han is only "doing it for the money."

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-25T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: HAND-TO-HAND BATTLE

Almost without exception, the Hero must confront his (or her) Greater Antagonisms directly and without assistance from Magical Aids and Transcendental Forces.

In Spiderman (2004), the Green Goblin and Peter confront each other.

In Annie Hall (1977), Alvie must confront Annie.

In Gladiator (2000), Commodus and Maximus confront each other.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-24T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: UNFIT FOR THE NEW WORLD

As the Hero et al approach the First Threshold of the New World, it becomes increasingly clear that they are not fit for it. This is often demonstrated by physical weakness or sickness.

In Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Dian is out of breath and tired as she climbs into Gorilla territory.

In The Fly (1986), Seth coughs outside his lab.

In Pretty Woman (1990), Edward is tired as he enters the hotel.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-23T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: ADAPTATION

The function of the Journey is Transformation. One perspective of this is Adaptation. The Hero ventures into a New World and adapts until s/he becomes an integral part of it and "owns" an integral piece of it.

In Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Dian becomes one of the gorillas and "owns" the mountain.

In Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Ted becomes a Mom and "owns" the kitchen.

In Educating Rita (1983), Rita becomes the archetypal student and "owns" the class.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-22T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: DOORWAYS AND PHYSICAL MARKERS

Doorways and Physical Markers are an often missed yet critical aspect of the Hero's Journey. We have not come across a successful story that does not contain this symbolism.

In The Matrix (1999), before Neo meets Morpheus, Trinity makes him stop and consider before entering through a doorway.

In Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Lawrence et al cross over railway lines before entering the desert.

In Romancing the Stone (1984), Jack and Joan must cross a bridge over a canyon before they can progress.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-21T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: PAST THE PHYSICAL SEPARATION, THERE IS NO GOING BACK

The Physical Separation is the movement from the First Threshold into the Deeper New World. It is often marked by a physical border such as a road, bridge, river or an event such as a marriage or the breaking of a rule. Once the Hero is beyond it, there is no return to that which once was.

In Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), the Physical Separation is marked by the trip to Bolivia.

In Brokeback Mountain (2005), once Ennis and Jack Twist have had sex, there is no way back. It cannot be undone.

In The Insider (1999), once Wigand blows the whistle, there is no going back.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-20T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: NATURAL INHABITANTS OF THE NEW WORLD

In Platoon (1986), Taylor et al battle Charlie.

In Dances with Wolves (1990), John Dunbar battles the Apache.

In Apocalypto (2006), Youngblood et al battle the hostile Mayan rulers.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-19T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: DOORWAYS AND PHYSICAL MARKERS

Doorways and Physical Markers are an often missed yet critical aspect of the Hero's Journey. We have not come across a successful story that does not contain this symbolism.

In The Matrix (1999), before Neo meets Morpheus, Trinity makes him stop and consider before entering through a doorway.

In Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Lawrence et al cross over railway lines before entering the desert.

In Romancing the Stone (1984), Jack and Joan must cross a bridge over a canyon before they can progress.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-18T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: A BULL IN A CHINA SHOP

During the initial stages of entry into the Deeper New World, clumsiness and incompetence are common. In other words, the Hero or an alternative archetype acts like a Bull in a China Shop.

In Scarface (1984), Tony initially makes his way to the dance floor like a Bull in a China Shop (in contrast to the later sequence in which he smoothly angles his way around).

In Dances with Wolves (1990), Wind in his Hair clumsily drags Stands with a Fist off the horse.

In Romancing the Stone (1984), Joan clumsily tries to hack away at the jungle.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-17T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: ARRIVAL SYMBOLISM

The Journey begins way before the Ordinary World and Ordinary Self stages. The arrival from those stages into the Ordinary World is commonly demonstrated through Arrival Symbolism.

In A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), we meet Blanche as she gets off the train and enters Stanley's World.

In The Quiet Man (1952), we meet Sean as he gets off the train in Ireland.

In The Godfather (1972), we meet Michael as he arrives in the Don's World.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-16T15:16:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: LEAVING THE OLD WORLD

The Hero's entry into a New World is an important aspect of the Hero's Journey. But so is the leaving of the Old World.

Many tools and symbols are used to represent the leaving (death) of the Old World and an important one is Burial.

In Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), Jill buries McBain and the children.

In The Godfather (1972), Don Corleone wants all his sons to pay their respects to the dying Consigliere.

In Elizabethtown (2005), Drew goes to a funeral.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-15T15:15:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: LEAVING THE OLD WORLD

The Hero's entry into a New World is an important aspect of the Hero's Journey. But so is the leaving of the Old World.

Many tools and symbols are used to represent the leaving (death) of the Old World and an important one is Burial.

In Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), Jill buries McBain and the children.

In The Godfather (1972), Don Corleone wants all his sons to pay their respects to the dying Consigliere.

In Elizabethtown (2005), Drew goes to a funeral.

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Kal Bashir's 510+ stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

2010-09-14T15:15:00.001-07:00

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.

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 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).

and more...

HERO'S JOURNEY TIP OF THE DAY: A BULL IN A CHINA SHOP

During the initial stages of entry into the Deeper New World, clumsiness and incompetence are common. In other words, the Hero or an alternative archetype acts like a Bull in a China Shop.

In Scarface (1984), Tony initially makes his way to the dance floor like a Bull in a China Shop (in contrast to the later sequence in which he smoothly angles his way around).

In Dances with Wolves (1990), Wind in his Hair clumsily drags Stands with a Fist off the horse.

In Romancing the Stone (1984), Joan clumsily tries to hack away at the jungle.

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