188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - The Hero Is A Natural

A Natural. The Hero tackles obstacles with ease, encounters no delaying obstacles and makes no mistake. The hero finds an inner resolve.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Refusal and Atonement

Atonement is actually the confrontation of the Inner Challenge, but is most often represented by a father or mother figure. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), they visit Mama.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Hero's Private World

Obstacles to the Hero are somehow overcome and the Heralds are invited into the Hero's Private World. This is a special place where the Hero spends much time alone, where he (or she) is safe and at home.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)- Hero's Journey- New Self

An incremental change is made explicit. The detective hero advances to his New Self a little. A tangible element of the Old Self is lost. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Sam wants precious to get rid of Miles' desk and change the sign on the door.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)- Hero's Journey- Superior From Ordinary Men

At the scene of the crime, the hero instantly and intelligently assesses the crime. He demonstrates superior ability to the detectives on site. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Sam immediately assesses the murder.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Backstory

A preliminary aspect of the road of trials is backstory. This is illustrated in a number of ways. In The Godfather (1972), Michael visists Corleone. In Romancing the Stone (1983), Jack tells Joan about his past and reasons for being in Colombia.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Magical Spells

This is a metaphor for an expansion of consciousness or competencies that the hero will require on his longer journey. Often, it involves training. In The Matrix (1999), Neo learns martial arts through the simulator. In Spartacus (1983), Spartacus learns to battle as a gladiator. In Gladiator (2000), Maximus learns to be a gladiator.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Every Hero Passes Through Unbearbale Antagonism

Every hero undergoes an unbearable antagonism. This is a force that pushes the hero to draw out inner strength and persuades the hero to finally vanquish the antagonism. Even antiheroes experience this. In Scarface (1983), Tony refuses to kill children.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Fate of the Demon King

The demon king lives in a world of infinite treasure but is constantly pursued (and must avoid) the forces of good. He has gained his kingdom by committing the vilest of acts. The antihero realises that a kingdom such as this is the elixir. But in order to obtain it, he must follow the same path [of committing vile acts]. In Scarface (1983), Tony wants to take over Frank's dope empire.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Pulled Into The Final Battle

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. Following a final pull (Norman tries to rape David), the hero is pulled into the final battle and the shape shifter is forced to overcome his (or her) period of dissonace. In Straw Dogs (1971) , Charlie shoots Norman.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Final Conflict: Developing The Antagonism

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. One aspect of this process is the buildup of the antagonism's threat. In Straw Dogs (1971), the Major arrives (a mentor and supernatural aid) and is quickly defeated by the Demon King (Tom) [the Major confronts Tom; Tom shoots the Major].

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero: First Threshold

As with all heroes and antiheroes, the first threshold is viewed from afar. But it is also where character traits further manifest themselves. In Scarface (1983), Manny hits on the girls again and Tony demonstrates his leadership.

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188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero's Legend

The antihero's legend will have travelled before him and symbols of his nature will be visible – scars or actions of his past. These will reveal the antihero as a dangerous being and explanations will be elicited.