Annotation 8

Annotation 8
10/26/08

MLA:
Vogler, Christopher . The Writer's Journey : Mythic structure for writers . 3. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.

Summery:
The ninth stage of Voglars journey is the reward. After the heros journey they can soak up all the pleasures that go along with the glory. This can take place in many ways it can be romantic, in the form of possessions, or a celebration either way the hero is basking in there glory. A hero can be aggressive about receiving there prize. The tenth stage in Voglars journey is the road back. This is when the hero returns to the starting point of the journey or they can continue on to a final destination. In this stage the hero ties up any loose ends with enemies in hopes of finding himself. A twist in this part of the journey is that the hero can be set back. There luck may run out and they will fall on bad times when everything seems to go wrong.

Reaction:
How much a hero reacts to the reward shows the degree of humbleness they possess. Someone who takes all the prizes and throws big parties is full of themselves and is not a good leader or a hero. The tenth stage represents the feeling of achievement and accomplishment in the heros journey.

Questions:

1. What does how the hero receives his reward tell the reader about their personality or how good of a hero they are?
   
2. How in the tenth stage does there hero reflect upon their actions of the journey?
   
3. What stories start where they end? How does this effect the reader/ viewer? 
   

Terms:

1. Seizing the Sword- active movement of the hero who aggressively takes possession of whatever was being sought in the Special World. 
   
2. Elixir- means a medium or vehicle for medicine. 
   
3. Magic flight- whimsical transformations of objects found in fairy tales.
   

Strengths and Weaknesses in Project 2

Strengths:

• Good Content
• A lot of research
• Good and interesting subject
• Good focus in the main paragraph especially the "who section"

Weaknesses:

• Humanize the event and tell a specific account
• Specific account of a school where this is proven
• Better conclushion

Annotation 7

Annotation 7

MLA:
Vogler, Christopher . The Writer's Journey : Mythic structure for writers . 3. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.

Summery:
The seventh stage in Vogler’s journey is approaching the inmost cave. This is where the majority of the action takes place in the story. Vogler compares each step within this step to the Wizard of Oz. In this stage the hero finds themselves faced with extreme wonder and terror. In approaching the inmost cave a romance may be formed between the hero and and ally to help the hero approach the ordeal. Confident heros take this step faster than most. The way the hero approaches this step shows how committed and courageous they are. It is easy for a hero to get distracted in this step by illusions set up by the enemies of the hero to create set backs in the heros agenda. The threshold guardian is still apparent in this step but can be defeated using emotional appeal. This will break down the defenses establishing a bond of human familiarity. The hero may be tempted to stay in the special world and explore but they must stick to the task at hand at avoid set backs. Dramatic complications are setbacks the hero will face that seem detrimental to the goal but eventually make the hero stronger. Another important lesson learned is to get into the opponents mind to see how to defeat them. At this point in the story there is no going back. The heros fait has been decided and everything that happens at this point is not reflective of the heros actions. The eight step in the journey is the ordeal. The main point in the ordeal is that the hero must die so that they can be reborn. This death dose not have to be physical and takes many forms. The point of the hero dyeing is to transform the hero and to relate to human emotion. The ordeal is a crisis not a climax. The structure of the crisis is set up like a pump to increase the involvement of the audience. There are many ways a hero can express this emotion to the reader. The hero can witness death or cause it. They can face a shadow, also known as an enemy, in the act of demonizing. They can cheat there way out of death by creating a situation in which they survive against all odds. They can die from love through Ariadne’s Tread, which is a band that connect the hero with a loved one. A crisis may arise when a shapeshifting lover shows a new side or the hero sees a new side of himself. The ordeal can also be when the hero faces there biggest fear. In myths the ordeal is the death of an ego.

Reflection:
The two points in the seventh sage that stood out to me were the emotional appeal to the threshold guardian and the dramatic setbacks. The encounter with the threshold guardian shows us that even people in this special world are just like everyone else. They have emotions and can be effected by them. I believe this function of the story is meant to draw a close connection with the reader and the characters. The dramatic setbacks are like the phrase what “ th- that don’t kill me can only make me stronger” from Kanye West's song Stronger. The hero must learn from there mistakes and that will teach them how to survive when they are faced with death. The eighth step in the journey is to touch the readers emotions and get them interested through the idea of death. Tragedy is the best way to express emotion because not only is it the strongest emotion it is interesting. It is the same reason people slow down when they pass an accident, showing that death and tragedy are interesting. All of the many ways the author can show death all relay the same human emotion of tragedy.

Questions:

1. What does the emotional appeal tell us about the Threshold guardian and the relationship the reader is suppose to have with them?
   
2. Why can’t the hero turn back once they have reached the 7th stage of the journey? 
   
3. Why is death the way for the hero to be reborn and how do we relate to this struggle? 
   

Terms:

1. Dramatic Complications- heros may have disheartening set backs at in the 7th stage that helps them approach the supreme goal. 
   
2. Crisis- the point in a story or drama at which hostile forces are in the tensest of opposition. 
   
3. Demonizing- the shadow represents the heros fears and unlikeable, rejected qualities which are all the things we don’t like about ourselves and try to project onto other people.
   

Annotation 6

Annotation 6

MLA:
Vogler, Christopher . The Writer's Journey : Mythic structure for writers . 3. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.

Summery:
The fifth step in Voglars journey is crossing the first threshold. This is the act of will taken by the hero and shows that the hero is fully committed to completing the journey. The the steps leading up to this point affect how the hero reacts. They typically do not accept the advice or gifts from there mentor making this step hard. This step is also known as the “turning point” which is used in the three act movie set ups. A combination of internal and external events lead the hero to the next step of the journey. Also found in this step is one of the important characters. The threshold guardian blocks the heros way through the first threshold or encounter with fear. The hero must cross from the ordinary world into the world of the journey. This is called the crossing and it signifies the border between the two worlds. The crossing requires a type of courage called the leap of faith where the hero must believe in himself/ herself that he/ she can succeed. The sixth stage in Voglars journey is tests, allies, enemies. This is the readers first glimpse of the special world. The contrast has to be enough between the ordinary and the special so that there is a definite association between the two. In this step the hero is tested through challenges that will prepare the hero for grater ordeals that are ahead. Also in this stage the hero must find out who they can trust as friends and who they have to establish as enemies. In some stories this is where the hero develops a sidekick. Rivals are also established in this part of the journey and are used as encouragement for the hero to get what they want. This step basically teaches the hero the new rules in the special world.

Reaction:
Crossing the first threshold is the first part of the journey. The other steps lead up to this point but this is the first point in which the hero is faced with danger to achieve his/ her goal. It is not easy because then everyone could do it. The threshold guardian serves to separate the real heros from people who just want to have fame. In order to achieve this step one must have faith in the task at hand and has to decide what is worth fighting for. The sixth step serves to show contrast between the ordinary and special world. An example of this is in the Wizard of Oz when the special world is in color instead of black and white. The sixth step is important because the hero has to learn the rules of the game before they try to win.

Questions:

1. What is the purpose of the threshold guardian other than causing trouble for the hero? 
   
2. What is the importance of the 6th step if the hero only has one goal in the story? 
   
3. What are two ways a writer can show contrast between the ordinary world and the special world? 
   

Terms:

1. Leap of Faith- a special type of courage that is required in order for the hero to cross over into the world of the journey. 
   
2. Sidekick- an ally who generally rides with the hero and supports then in there adventure. 
   
3. Comical Sidekicks- they are allies who assist the hero but who also serve another purpose in the story. They provide comical relief in very tense situations. 
   
4. Rival- an enemy who serves as a heros competition in love, sports, business, or other activates.
   

Annotation 5

Annotation 5
10/6/08

Summery:
Stage three in Voglars journey of the hero is the refusal of the call to adventure. Not all heros are willing to go and explore a new world and be faced with challenges. Willing heros are an acceptation they often go out in such of adventure. Some dramatic functions seen in this part of the journey are avoidance, excuses, persistent refusal that leads to tragedy, conflicting calls, positive refusals, and an artist as a hero. Avoidance is a natural reaction. Most heros are not ready to put there life on the line. Excuses are used as a temporary set back that leads to an urgent quest. They are often weak excuses that get the hero no were. Persistent refusal is continual denial that it is an adventure worth fighting for. Conflicting calls is when the heart is set on two adventures and it can only choose one. Secret doors are placed in the heros ways as limitations that are eventually broken to complete the journey. The fourth stage in the heros journey is the Call of a Mentor. The mentor serves many purposes in the heros journey. They are a source of wisdom, they cause misdirection on the journey , and can sometimes become the hero in the story.

Reaction:
I feel like everyone can relate to the refusal of the call. Everyone has been faced with a challenge that was too much for them to handle. Sometimes people with they could go back and take that opportunity and for others they go after it with open arms. Everyone also experiences a conflicting call. The heart plays tricks on us and fools our perception to case drama within ones self. The fourth stage shows that no one can go through something by themselves. There is always someone pushing you to go on and can sometimes be misleading but in the end helps in finding ones self.

Questions:

1. Why are the heros so afraid to accept the call to adventure?
   
2. How do willing heros make a story interesting if they don’t put up a fight?
   
3. Is a mentor always needed? Can you think of a story in which there is no mentor like character?
   

Terms:

1. Willing heros- heros who have accepted or even sought out the Call to Adventure. 
   
2. Law of the Secret Door- laws that are set by the mentor for the hero to break in order to complete the journey.
   
3. Mentor- services may include protecting, guiding, teaching, testing, training, and providing magical gifts to the hero.
   

isearch- Project 2

1. Discrimination, Learning Disabilities, Political parties, religion 
2. Discrimination
3. People are discriminated against for many things. Race, religion, and political parties are three main reasons people are segregated from a group. Although it isn't wildly acceptable to discriminate it still happens more than we take notice everyday. Also many people will not admit to being racist against a group of people of to treating people differently based on there beliefs. I would like to explore the reasons behind discrimination and why it happens so frequently but it is hard for people to admit to. 

Revision Plan

Revise:

1. I am going to work on the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs and make them make more sense and flow together better.
2. I am going to give the reader background information so that they understand what ADD is. 
3. I am going to expand my conclusion and make it more of an argument. 

Edit:

1. I am going to put commas and use the fanboys rule in every part of my paper.
2. Spelling needs to be double checked
3. Work on an ending sentence that really leaves the reader amazed.