week 2 vogler presentation
TRANSCRIPT
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
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.
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.
Example from Adventure Time!
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.
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
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.
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.