Monday, November 24, 2008
The 1st book that I liked the most
When I was in high school I did not like reading. It was so boring for me... I think it was because I was lazy to find a book, sit down, and read it. In my AP Spanish class we (the students) had to read a book that the teacher will give you, it was required. When my teacher gave me the book I said: "Crap, now I have to read this thing." However, the book was getting interesting as I continued reading it. The book is called Juventud en Extasis; it is a Spanish book about problems that youth experience with drugs, sex, and personal relationships. The reading was very interesting, because the problems presented were so true that I can picture them while reading. Sometimes it was twelve o'clock and I felt like I had to finish it, because if not I would not be able to go to sleep. And by the way, the book had two parts, so as soon as I finished the first book I ran to my teacher's classroom to read the second one. Since that moment I started liking reading books and immersing myself into a complete new world, a world that only the reader knows.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Project Analysis 3: Reflect/Action
Reflect
Right now, all I have done for my project analysis #3 is have found four modes (song, book,artwork,and movie) that have a connection to my title; Language Barriers. This project is something that really involves me and grabs my focus and attention, because I am a Hispanic student, and also because I have experienced language barriers when I moved to the United States. All the four modes have a strong relationship with the issue being presented. The four modes have been analyzed to find ethos, pathos, and logos in each one of them. These four modes will be the voice that will talk about this issue, and also represent that the problem with language barriers can be found everywhere; in the artistic world, in the literary world, in the musical world, and in the cinematographic world.
Action
For this project I am planning to make a visual presentation that will include the four modes mentioned above. I am also thinking in making a power point presentation that will grab the attention of the public. For the movie, I am planning to find a clip that shows the problem with language, so that the public will know what is the movie about. For the song, I will post the lyrics in a decorative way, and maybe find a way to put the song so the public can hear it as well. For the book and artwork I am going to print out some images of both, so others can see them. Right know I have to rent the movie and watch it, so I can get something out of it. Also, I have to listen to the song and see if the person implemented a personal feeling that can express type of emotion regarding the issue. I feel pretty good about all this project, because it is a great way to demonstrate how much work you have done about something that you care about.
Right now, all I have done for my project analysis #3 is have found four modes (song, book,artwork,and movie) that have a connection to my title; Language Barriers. This project is something that really involves me and grabs my focus and attention, because I am a Hispanic student, and also because I have experienced language barriers when I moved to the United States. All the four modes have a strong relationship with the issue being presented. The four modes have been analyzed to find ethos, pathos, and logos in each one of them. These four modes will be the voice that will talk about this issue, and also represent that the problem with language barriers can be found everywhere; in the artistic world, in the literary world, in the musical world, and in the cinematographic world.
Action
For this project I am planning to make a visual presentation that will include the four modes mentioned above. I am also thinking in making a power point presentation that will grab the attention of the public. For the movie, I am planning to find a clip that shows the problem with language, so that the public will know what is the movie about. For the song, I will post the lyrics in a decorative way, and maybe find a way to put the song so the public can hear it as well. For the book and artwork I am going to print out some images of both, so others can see them. Right know I have to rent the movie and watch it, so I can get something out of it. Also, I have to listen to the song and see if the person implemented a personal feeling that can express type of emotion regarding the issue. I feel pretty good about all this project, because it is a great way to demonstrate how much work you have done about something that you care about.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Extra Credit: Week 1
This extra credit activity about donating rice by getting the words correctly was so much fun! It was a great academic exercise for me, because I am still learning English. After donating 1000 grains of rice in the first exercise, I changed the subject to Spanish, to keep practicing my native language. I feel really good, because I was donating food to these poor people by practicing my English skills and Spanish skills too! This is amazing! =]
Vogler's Annotated Bibliography (Shaman & Stories are Alive)
Vogler, Christopher. “Shaman & Stories are Alive.” The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers. 3rd Edition. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 293-312.
Summary
Just like the hero has been through a lot of things during his/her journey, the writer also experiences stages when writing a story. In fact, Vogler states that: “The Hero’s Journey and the Writer’s Journey are one and the same” (293). It is not easy for writers to write a story; it requires a lot of effort, critical thinking, and hard work. Some problems writers can experience when writing a story are: computer problems, losing focus, and difficulties with time. These problems act like tricksters in the process of making a story (293). Something that Vogler mentioned in the reading, and that I really liked, is that words have a strong power, almost like magic. Words posses the power to hurt people, and also to heal them and make them happy. Writers’ healing power of words is their most magical aspect; they are often compared to Shamans who have the potential to heal with their words (294).
In most of the stories we know, there is always somebody that possesses so much knowledge and wisdom that is hard to believe. These people are known as shamans, or “the wounded healers” (294). They gain wisdom and knowledge from previous journeys and experiences, and share them with others as guidelines for right living (295). Just like shamans, writers gain knowledge from experiences throughout their lives, and often share them within a story. I think that every story has a meaning, and that each person finds it according to what they believe. That is one of the powers of stories; you can write something and have your own opinion about it, but others will have a completely opinion about it, even though both read the same text. Every person has its own opinion about a text.
Vogler believes that “stories are metaphors by which people measure and adjust their own lives by comparing them to those of the character” (300). That is totally true, because when I watch a movie, no matter what kind of movie it is, there is always something that I can relate to my personal life. According to Vogler: “stories are somehow alive, conscious, and responsive to human emotions and wishes” (300). Wishing is an important part of every story; when a hero is in a difficult situation he wishes to escape, and we also wish the hero gets out. Sometimes the hero wishes for something he/she really wants instead of something that he/she needs, thus bringing in the issue of needs vs. want (305). As mentioned before, the audience is also involved with the hero’s wishes. In fact, “the aim of good storytelling is to get the audience to make the wish along with the hero” (306). But the audience does not make wishes for the hero only; they also have wishes for the villains. The most common wish that the audience may have is: “I hope it dies.”
These conflicts and hard circumstances in the hero’s journey makes the hero grows personally and spiritually. “Encountering conflicts and obstacles can force characters to evolve to a yet higher level on the pyramid of emotions, that of willing, which is quite a different mental state than mere wishing” (309).
Reaction
This was definitively of the most interesting sections of Vogler’s book. There is a quote mentioned by Vogler that I really liked; “I believe stories are metaphors by which people measure and adjust their own lives by comparing them to those of the characters” (300). I agree with Vogler, because I get some kind of moral from every story. I think you can be able to relate at least a little part of the story with your life. I also agree with Vogler’s idea of the power of words. Words can change your mood, make you happy, make you sad, and manipulate your feeling without even noticing it. I do not know where Vogler got all this from, but he is a genious! I enjoyed reading the part when Vogler mentions that we also have wishes for the hero, and for the villain as well. I laughed when he also mentioned that we have the common wish for the villain to die, which is funny, but also makes me think of how a story can change your feelings so rapidly. It is kind of scary. Although this section took me a while to read, I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it.
Questions
1. Have you had any personal experience when you wish about something that you wanted, instead of something you really needed?
2. Do you think words have the power Vogler mentioned before? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think words have such a great power that can either hurt us or heal us?
Summary
Just like the hero has been through a lot of things during his/her journey, the writer also experiences stages when writing a story. In fact, Vogler states that: “The Hero’s Journey and the Writer’s Journey are one and the same” (293). It is not easy for writers to write a story; it requires a lot of effort, critical thinking, and hard work. Some problems writers can experience when writing a story are: computer problems, losing focus, and difficulties with time. These problems act like tricksters in the process of making a story (293). Something that Vogler mentioned in the reading, and that I really liked, is that words have a strong power, almost like magic. Words posses the power to hurt people, and also to heal them and make them happy. Writers’ healing power of words is their most magical aspect; they are often compared to Shamans who have the potential to heal with their words (294).
In most of the stories we know, there is always somebody that possesses so much knowledge and wisdom that is hard to believe. These people are known as shamans, or “the wounded healers” (294). They gain wisdom and knowledge from previous journeys and experiences, and share them with others as guidelines for right living (295). Just like shamans, writers gain knowledge from experiences throughout their lives, and often share them within a story. I think that every story has a meaning, and that each person finds it according to what they believe. That is one of the powers of stories; you can write something and have your own opinion about it, but others will have a completely opinion about it, even though both read the same text. Every person has its own opinion about a text.
Vogler believes that “stories are metaphors by which people measure and adjust their own lives by comparing them to those of the character” (300). That is totally true, because when I watch a movie, no matter what kind of movie it is, there is always something that I can relate to my personal life. According to Vogler: “stories are somehow alive, conscious, and responsive to human emotions and wishes” (300). Wishing is an important part of every story; when a hero is in a difficult situation he wishes to escape, and we also wish the hero gets out. Sometimes the hero wishes for something he/she really wants instead of something that he/she needs, thus bringing in the issue of needs vs. want (305). As mentioned before, the audience is also involved with the hero’s wishes. In fact, “the aim of good storytelling is to get the audience to make the wish along with the hero” (306). But the audience does not make wishes for the hero only; they also have wishes for the villains. The most common wish that the audience may have is: “I hope it dies.”
These conflicts and hard circumstances in the hero’s journey makes the hero grows personally and spiritually. “Encountering conflicts and obstacles can force characters to evolve to a yet higher level on the pyramid of emotions, that of willing, which is quite a different mental state than mere wishing” (309).
Reaction
This was definitively of the most interesting sections of Vogler’s book. There is a quote mentioned by Vogler that I really liked; “I believe stories are metaphors by which people measure and adjust their own lives by comparing them to those of the characters” (300). I agree with Vogler, because I get some kind of moral from every story. I think you can be able to relate at least a little part of the story with your life. I also agree with Vogler’s idea of the power of words. Words can change your mood, make you happy, make you sad, and manipulate your feeling without even noticing it. I do not know where Vogler got all this from, but he is a genious! I enjoyed reading the part when Vogler mentions that we also have wishes for the hero, and for the villain as well. I laughed when he also mentioned that we have the common wish for the villain to die, which is funny, but also makes me think of how a story can change your feelings so rapidly. It is kind of scary. Although this section took me a while to read, I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it.
Questions
1. Have you had any personal experience when you wish about something that you wanted, instead of something you really needed?
2. Do you think words have the power Vogler mentioned before? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think words have such a great power that can either hurt us or heal us?
Friday, November 14, 2008
Project 3 Paragraph Analysis (Four Modes)
Bliumis, Alina and Jeff. Language Barrier Project.2008.Patel News Stand, New York. 4 Nov 2008.
The Language Barrier Project is a work of art made by Alina and Jeff Bliumis in Lower Manhattan, New York. It is an installation of bridges made out of colorful foam dictionaries in five places in Manhattan. The site-specific installation engages issues of immigration, assimilation and alienation among the various diasporic communities of lower Manhattan. The audience for this image is people from ages 8 to 50, both male and female, and with any type of education. The main argument of the image is that different immigrant communities struggle with communication, adaptation, and social reorganization, with the purpose of persuading agencies to provide translation for foreign immigrants. The ethos presented in this project is the fact that translation needs to be provided to the immigrants. Pathos are presented when underlining the fragility of communication, the construction of language, and our needs for translation. Finally, the logos are presented when making visible our daily struggles with barriers, not just language ones, but social ones as well.
Spanglish. Dir. James L. Brooks. Perf. Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni. 2004.
The movie Spanglish, is a movie directed by James L. Brooks that talks about the struggles of language in the Hispanic community in the United States. The audience for this movie can be said to be for people from ages 16 to 60, both for males and females. This movie presents the case of a single- parent woman that moved from Mexico to the United States to have a better life, and to provide a better future for her daughter. Even tough this woman has been living the United States for several years and her daughter is bi-lingual, she has just learned a dozen of English words. The purpose of this movie is to let people know that there are many families like the one in this movie that are having a difficult time with the language of English even though parents have lived in the United States for several years and their children are bi-lingual. The ethos in this movie are presented by the fact that you have to value your heritage no matter where you are. Pathos are presented when examining the culture and social classes between impoverished Mexican-Americans and privileged European Americans. Finally, the logos are presented with the fact of foreign immigrant’s struggles with language.
MacDonald, Margaret R. Tell the World: Storytelling Across Language Barriers,United States: Libraries Untltd. Inc, 2007.
Written by Margaret Read McDonald, the book Tell the World: Storytelling Across Language Barriers is a book that reflects issues with the language in storytellers who cannot share stories with other audiences that speak another language other than English. This book is clearly involved with the issue of language barriers. The audience for this book can be people aged from 6 to 30 years, with little or no English language skills, both for make and females. The purpose of this book is to bridge the language gap of storytellers, and providing them with the necessary tools so they can be successful at telling stories to other audiences that speak a different language. The ethos presented in this book is to have respect for other cultures, histories, and languages of others. Pathos are presented when saying that this books is “an indispensable guide for those wanting to share stories with audiences who speak another language.” This quote is clearly opinion-based. Finally, the logos presented in this book is for humans to find ways to connect across language barriers.
Cheech and Chong. "Born and Raised in East L.A." Get out of my Room. USA, 1985.
Performed by Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong, the song Born in East L.A. is a song with a strong relationship with the issue of language barriers. This song is included in the album Get out of my room. The audience for this song can be said to be for people from ages 15 to 50, both for males and females. This song presents the case of a Hispanic who was born in East Los Angeles, but that was treated as a foreign when going to a corner store. The main problem presented in this song is that immigrants are often treated badly, because they often do not know how to speak English and communicate efficiently. The purpose of this song is to let others know that even though some people are born in the United States, but have a Hispanic descent, they are not treated with respect. The ethos of this song are presented by the fact that no matter where you were born, what is your race, and what language do you speak you should treat others with respect and value their heritage. Pathos are presented when the person born in L.A. is treated badly by an individual, and being discriminated. This situation appeals to our emotions, because it enhances the argument that Hispanics are often discriminated even though they were born in the United States. Finally, the logos in this song are presented with the fact that the language barriers, and mostly discrimination still exists in the United States.
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The Language Barrier Project is a work of art made by Alina and Jeff Bliumis in Lower Manhattan, New York. It is an installation of bridges made out of colorful foam dictionaries in five places in Manhattan. The site-specific installation engages issues of immigration, assimilation and alienation among the various diasporic communities of lower Manhattan. The audience for this image is people from ages 8 to 50, both male and female, and with any type of education. The main argument of the image is that different immigrant communities struggle with communication, adaptation, and social reorganization, with the purpose of persuading agencies to provide translation for foreign immigrants. The ethos presented in this project is the fact that translation needs to be provided to the immigrants. Pathos are presented when underlining the fragility of communication, the construction of language, and our needs for translation. Finally, the logos are presented when making visible our daily struggles with barriers, not just language ones, but social ones as well.
Spanglish. Dir. James L. Brooks. Perf. Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni. 2004.
The movie Spanglish, is a movie directed by James L. Brooks that talks about the struggles of language in the Hispanic community in the United States. The audience for this movie can be said to be for people from ages 16 to 60, both for males and females. This movie presents the case of a single- parent woman that moved from Mexico to the United States to have a better life, and to provide a better future for her daughter. Even tough this woman has been living the United States for several years and her daughter is bi-lingual, she has just learned a dozen of English words. The purpose of this movie is to let people know that there are many families like the one in this movie that are having a difficult time with the language of English even though parents have lived in the United States for several years and their children are bi-lingual. The ethos in this movie are presented by the fact that you have to value your heritage no matter where you are. Pathos are presented when examining the culture and social classes between impoverished Mexican-Americans and privileged European Americans. Finally, the logos are presented with the fact of foreign immigrant’s struggles with language.
MacDonald, Margaret R. Tell the World: Storytelling Across Language Barriers,United States: Libraries Untltd. Inc, 2007.
Written by Margaret Read McDonald, the book Tell the World: Storytelling Across Language Barriers is a book that reflects issues with the language in storytellers who cannot share stories with other audiences that speak another language other than English. This book is clearly involved with the issue of language barriers. The audience for this book can be people aged from 6 to 30 years, with little or no English language skills, both for make and females. The purpose of this book is to bridge the language gap of storytellers, and providing them with the necessary tools so they can be successful at telling stories to other audiences that speak a different language. The ethos presented in this book is to have respect for other cultures, histories, and languages of others. Pathos are presented when saying that this books is “an indispensable guide for those wanting to share stories with audiences who speak another language.” This quote is clearly opinion-based. Finally, the logos presented in this book is for humans to find ways to connect across language barriers.
Cheech and Chong. "Born and Raised in East L.A." Get out of my Room. USA, 1985.
Performed by Cheech Marin & Tommy Chong, the song Born in East L.A. is a song with a strong relationship with the issue of language barriers. This song is included in the album Get out of my room. The audience for this song can be said to be for people from ages 15 to 50, both for males and females. This song presents the case of a Hispanic who was born in East Los Angeles, but that was treated as a foreign when going to a corner store. The main problem presented in this song is that immigrants are often treated badly, because they often do not know how to speak English and communicate efficiently. The purpose of this song is to let others know that even though some people are born in the United States, but have a Hispanic descent, they are not treated with respect. The ethos of this song are presented by the fact that no matter where you were born, what is your race, and what language do you speak you should treat others with respect and value their heritage. Pathos are presented when the person born in L.A. is treated badly by an individual, and being discriminated. This situation appeals to our emotions, because it enhances the argument that Hispanics are often discriminated even though they were born in the United States. Finally, the logos in this song are presented with the fact that the language barriers, and mostly discrimination still exists in the United States.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Vogler's Annotated Bibliography- Epilogue: Looking Back on the Journey
Vogler, Christopher. “Epilogue: Looking Back on the Journey." The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers. 3rd Edition. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 231-290.
Summary
Having a pretty good knowledge about the Hero’s journey, it is time to put what we have learned into practice by reading other stories. The stories mentioned in this section of the book are: Titanic, Pulp Fiction, The Lion King, the Full Monty, and Star Wars. Vogler states that a story does not need to have all the features of the Hero’s journey, he also said that in fact it is better if they don’t (232). Vogler encourage us to choose our own metaphor to compare the Hero’s journey. According to Vogler, some people being to plot a movie or novel by writing the stages of the journey on index cards (233). It is okay for any element of the Hero’s journey to appear at any point of the story.
Vogler now began to talk about the stories mentioned before, but including the stages of the journey. It is very interesting how he can point out the stages; Vogler is amazing. When talking about the Titanic, I liked how Vogler explained that the diamond, “The Heart of the Ocean”, is a symbol for the idealized notions of love an honor that the movie reverses (239). Jack’s quote in The Titanic is extraordinary: “Life’s a gift, learn to take it as it comes, make each day count” (243). As Vogler said, the movie makes us think that what happened in the movie can happen to anyone (253). Moving to Lion King, Vogler made a great job mentioning the stages, so clear I was able to understand everything. I did not notice Lion King was based in Hamlet. For the rest of the three stories, I was not able to understand since I have not seen them; that made me feel bad, because I really wanted to follow Vogler’s book. And another think, I did not know that the statue of liberty was given to the people of America by the people of France; that was interesting to know about.
Reaction
It was very entertaining to read this section, and also a great way to study what we have already learned about the Hero’s journey. I had a great time reading the section about the Titanic; I enjoyed the story again by remembering all that happened. Personally, I think Vogler is a genius, because he says things that I just never thought before, and they are so true. Vogler is a hero! Now I watch the same movies I watched when I was a little and I can notice so many things that I never noticed before, that is interesting. I feel like I have a complete different view to analyze stories and movies, I feel Voglarian!
Questions
1.Why do you think the Titanic movie was a success even though it was so expensive to make and also based in a tragedy?
2.Do you agree with Vogler when stating that not all of the stories need to have all features of the Hero’s journey?
Summary
Having a pretty good knowledge about the Hero’s journey, it is time to put what we have learned into practice by reading other stories. The stories mentioned in this section of the book are: Titanic, Pulp Fiction, The Lion King, the Full Monty, and Star Wars. Vogler states that a story does not need to have all the features of the Hero’s journey, he also said that in fact it is better if they don’t (232). Vogler encourage us to choose our own metaphor to compare the Hero’s journey. According to Vogler, some people being to plot a movie or novel by writing the stages of the journey on index cards (233). It is okay for any element of the Hero’s journey to appear at any point of the story.
Vogler now began to talk about the stories mentioned before, but including the stages of the journey. It is very interesting how he can point out the stages; Vogler is amazing. When talking about the Titanic, I liked how Vogler explained that the diamond, “The Heart of the Ocean”, is a symbol for the idealized notions of love an honor that the movie reverses (239). Jack’s quote in The Titanic is extraordinary: “Life’s a gift, learn to take it as it comes, make each day count” (243). As Vogler said, the movie makes us think that what happened in the movie can happen to anyone (253). Moving to Lion King, Vogler made a great job mentioning the stages, so clear I was able to understand everything. I did not notice Lion King was based in Hamlet. For the rest of the three stories, I was not able to understand since I have not seen them; that made me feel bad, because I really wanted to follow Vogler’s book. And another think, I did not know that the statue of liberty was given to the people of America by the people of France; that was interesting to know about.
Reaction
It was very entertaining to read this section, and also a great way to study what we have already learned about the Hero’s journey. I had a great time reading the section about the Titanic; I enjoyed the story again by remembering all that happened. Personally, I think Vogler is a genius, because he says things that I just never thought before, and they are so true. Vogler is a hero! Now I watch the same movies I watched when I was a little and I can notice so many things that I never noticed before, that is interesting. I feel like I have a complete different view to analyze stories and movies, I feel Voglarian!
Questions
1.Why do you think the Titanic movie was a success even though it was so expensive to make and also based in a tragedy?
2.Do you agree with Vogler when stating that not all of the stories need to have all features of the Hero’s journey?
Monday, November 10, 2008
Voting Experience
This year presidential elections were intense! I was so happy because it was my first time voting, and I really wanted a change in this country. My voting experience was awesome; I was with my friends in line for an hour chatting and having a good time. Sincerely, I felt like I was an adult by being able to vote. It feels good that after researching for the candidate's proposals and their views, you are able to vote and make make your vote count. The best part was when I got the sticker that said "I voted", I was so happy!!!! Oh, by the way, GO OBAMA!!!!
Friday, November 7, 2008
4 Modes for Project 3
Song: Born in East L.A.- Cheech and Chong
Artwork: Language Barrier Project- Alina and Jeff Bliums
Book: Tell the World: Storytelling Across Language Barriers- Margaret Read MacDonald
Movie: Spanglish- James L. Brooks
Artwork: Language Barrier Project- Alina and Jeff Bliums
Book: Tell the World: Storytelling Across Language Barriers- Margaret Read MacDonald
Movie: Spanglish- James L. Brooks
Monday, November 3, 2008
Vogler's Annotated Bibliography (Stage Eleven: Resurrection & Stage Twelve: Return with the Elixir)
Vogler, Christopher. “Book Two: Stages of the Journey- Stage Eleven: Resurrection & Stage Twelve: Return with the Elixir.” The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers. 3rd Edition. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 197-227.
Summary
The stage of the Resurrection marks the climax of the hero’s journey. This stage should provoke the feeling of catharsis among the audience, which is a purifying emotional release after being part of the hero’s ordeal stage (203). The Resurrection stage often calls for a sacrifice by the hero, such as an old habit or belief (209). This stage is also a good chance for the hero to prove that he has learned something from the Special World, like lessons and new knowledge. It the time for the hero to put these lessons learned in practice (209). After being reborn in the personal way, heroes have changed. The Resurrection stage makes possible for the hero to show this change. Resurrection is like he hero’s final exam, the chance to show what have been learned (212).
Heroes bring back lessons, experiences, and new knowledge to share with others in the stage of Returning with the Elixir. Heroes change their old daily lives and use their knowledge into their new lives. There are two forms to end a Hero’s Journey: the circular form and the open-ended approach (216). The circular form is when the story returns to its starting point, whereas the open-ended approach is when questions remain unanswered (216). One common way to end a story is with a wedding, because it marks the beginning of a new life (218). The Elixir is the hero’s proof of overcoming death. One of the most popular elixirs if love; the hero receives it after a sacrifice (221). Often, stories have an Epilogue right after the end, which project ahead what happened with the characters in their future (223). There are stories that have repetitive endings. Vogler encourage writers to follow the KISS system, which is: Keep It Simple, Stupid (224).
Reaction
The hero’s journey has come to an end, and I am glad I have read this book, because Vogler is a complete expert explaining each stage of the hero’s journey, step by step and in a great way. I can understand everything Vogler says, like for example the catharsis moment. I like how Vogler explains that the hero has more than an adventure to tell, the hero has some new knowledge and lessons to share with others. I hate when stories end with an open-ended approach. It makes me sick not to have all my previous questions answered. In the other hand, I love when movies end up with a wedding, because that lets me know that the hero is happy and ready to start a new life. I also like to read epilogues; it is always interesting to know what happened with each character.
Questions
1. Which way of ending up a story do you like the most, with a circular form, or open-ended?
2. Have you seen any movie or story with multiple endings? Did you like it?
3. How epilogues make a story more complete?
Summary
The stage of the Resurrection marks the climax of the hero’s journey. This stage should provoke the feeling of catharsis among the audience, which is a purifying emotional release after being part of the hero’s ordeal stage (203). The Resurrection stage often calls for a sacrifice by the hero, such as an old habit or belief (209). This stage is also a good chance for the hero to prove that he has learned something from the Special World, like lessons and new knowledge. It the time for the hero to put these lessons learned in practice (209). After being reborn in the personal way, heroes have changed. The Resurrection stage makes possible for the hero to show this change. Resurrection is like he hero’s final exam, the chance to show what have been learned (212).
Heroes bring back lessons, experiences, and new knowledge to share with others in the stage of Returning with the Elixir. Heroes change their old daily lives and use their knowledge into their new lives. There are two forms to end a Hero’s Journey: the circular form and the open-ended approach (216). The circular form is when the story returns to its starting point, whereas the open-ended approach is when questions remain unanswered (216). One common way to end a story is with a wedding, because it marks the beginning of a new life (218). The Elixir is the hero’s proof of overcoming death. One of the most popular elixirs if love; the hero receives it after a sacrifice (221). Often, stories have an Epilogue right after the end, which project ahead what happened with the characters in their future (223). There are stories that have repetitive endings. Vogler encourage writers to follow the KISS system, which is: Keep It Simple, Stupid (224).
Reaction
The hero’s journey has come to an end, and I am glad I have read this book, because Vogler is a complete expert explaining each stage of the hero’s journey, step by step and in a great way. I can understand everything Vogler says, like for example the catharsis moment. I like how Vogler explains that the hero has more than an adventure to tell, the hero has some new knowledge and lessons to share with others. I hate when stories end with an open-ended approach. It makes me sick not to have all my previous questions answered. In the other hand, I love when movies end up with a wedding, because that lets me know that the hero is happy and ready to start a new life. I also like to read epilogues; it is always interesting to know what happened with each character.
Questions
1. Which way of ending up a story do you like the most, with a circular form, or open-ended?
2. Have you seen any movie or story with multiple endings? Did you like it?
3. How epilogues make a story more complete?
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