Leslie Navarrete Analytical and Persuasive Writing 09/29/08
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. 3rd ed. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 83- 105
Summary:
The two chapters pertained the Ordinary World and the Call to Adventure. Volger in these two chapters went into great detail on how to establish a ordinary world that seems real life and that connects to the audience. The ordinary world is the beginning of the movie and where first impression account; the title, propagandas, and imagery all effect this section. The hero’s first appearance and action must convey the type of person the character is and how he or she deals with situations is pivotal. Imperfections is what gears an emotional script. In the call to adventure; Volger exposes the various ways this stage comes into play in a story.
Some examples are; temptation, lack or need, and no more options. The call to adventure is what keeps the story rolling and more brings the action to the play. It deals with how the hero interacts with real life situations and how he or she grows into a mature person. These two chapters brought clarity to the past chapters and gave tips on how to achieve each stage in a script. One important factor over all is the connection between the audience and the protagonist . The protagonist must be relatable ,but no necessarily liked by the audience; must contain features that we contain, and the writer must emphasis on his or her flaws.
Reaction:
I felt these two chapters were redundant with the last chapters we have read in the past two weeks. I think everyone has gotten the conclusion on pivotal audience awareness and relation is. Also the varies heroes that are portrayed in movies and their definition. I see now how the next chapter assist script writers because in ordinary world ; Volger categories all that need to be coherent in a ordinary world and what a writer should contemplate on when creating a begin.
The call to adventure brought other methods on how this stage arrives to a hero such as, tempetion and the last resort. I think this chapter can be related to how life complys a person to change or act upon critical situations; it is a way to mature and gain knowledge.
Questions:
1. What kind of hero can you relate to as an individual?
2. Do you think tragic heroes are less you used in today’s movie scripts ?
3. What was an odd way you have received the call to adventure in your life?
Monday, September 29, 2008
Pathos, Ethos, and Logos!
Two U.S. soldiers walk through a tunnel. They see a candle-lit cake on a table. The tablecloth is labeled as 'Another Iraq War Anniversary.' The caption says: 'I see light. Is this the end of the tunnel?' Editorial cartoon by Bruce Beattie.
This image protrays pathos, ethos, and logos because the image protrays war ,which always brings an emotion of sympathy or sadness; this image also states a fact which is that another year has passed and United States continues to be in Iraq. Finally, The image of the two soliders represent not just American soliders,but every country who is involved in the war ; bringing a connection of grief into everyone's heart.
Monday, September 22, 2008
chapters 5-10 Ant
Leslie Navarrete Analytical and Persuasive Writing 09/08/08
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. 3rd ed. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 49-80
Summary:
I the six chapters presented to the reader; the threshold guardian, herald, shape shifter, shadow, the ally, and trickster. The threshold guardian is stated to be like a body guard of the main villain. He or she is our obstacles in the real world and attempts to stop the hero / us from achieving our goals. The threshold guardian is all about testing the hero and with the test the hero discovers new powers and gain strength. Threshold guardians actually help the hero become more mature and teach the hero new experiences . Yet, this archetype does not necessarily have to be a character it can also be a prop. The shadow, resembles the threshold guardian because it is also a obstacle that attempts to interfere in the hero’s journey. The shadow represents our doubts and tries to get us from starting a new chapter in our lives or go for our goals. It is also our oppressive ideas and mind sets. Yet, the shadow wears many masks and can be wear by any archetypes even a mentor and the hero . The shadow is closer to the dark side ,but not completely wicked. It is pivotal to give the shadow a humanistic characteristic in order for audience to relate to this characteristic because like I said before any archetype can wear this mask even the hero.
A hero always needs an ally or sidekick as it is called today. The ally assists or aids the hero when he or she is needed. An ally can come in multiplies , be non -human, or even spiritual. Their physiological function is that they are our hidden personalities that will be needed during our journeys and at time our friends posses that personality. Another helper is the shape shifter , this archetype is mostly the opposite sec and is inconsistent. This helps the hero though prepare of the unknown and have knowledge of different situations because it constantly changes. One mostly can see the shape shifter in romantic scripts because the shape shifter represents the animus and anima of the sexes. The shape shifter is necessary in a script because he or she keeps the story in suspense and also helps the audience see different sides of the hero.
The hero also can be the trickster, which is the person who relieves tension in situations. He or she is the comical relief ,but also sometimes is selfish character. The trickster’s function is to belittle individuals who think they are superior than others. They change everyone around them ,but themselves. The trickster is a neutral character and brings the best out of his or her surroundings. Another, neutral archetype is a herald , which is a messenger . They mostly bring the call to adventure to a hero and are played by a mentor. Their physiological function is to bring change or new ideas to our life. It is the brainstorm or itch you get that takes you to a different course. The herald is like a second chances to redeem oneself because it brings new opportunities to the hero’s path.
Overall these chapters spoke about struggles heroes and human beings go through as well as, the aids of a hero. Everything dark always helps a hero and individual become a better person ,and gets them ready for bigger and more difficult obstacles.
Reaction:
I can not stop reading Volger, it honestly helps me understand myself and organize my own journeys. I love the physiological functions that each stage or archetype has and how he can connect his discussion with life situations. I love the shape shifter chapter and he states that you see our shape shifter archetype in relationships and how what we as individuals take for granted in relationship actually helps us discover more about ourselves and our mate. Example , how we are in certain situations . I really agree that shape shifters deals with the animus and anima , which is now greatly appearing in today’s men and women. Woman are trying to become more in touch with their aggressive and competitive side and men are trying understand the world around them and their mate. It actually, make one think of how scary this world is, and how the roles in society seem to be inter changing and where will that leave us at? I already think majority of today’s women no longer give themselves the self value they deserve and just act like men in the sexual area. I also loved shadow chapter because it made me evaluate myself and I have realized that I have let my shadows win in a lot of areas in my life. Now , that I realized this how do I stop this from happening? How do I stop the doubt and empower my good? It also makes me realize that I have much to discover of myself ,but once again where does one start ? This book is a self help book, seriously and it and kind of scary.
Questions:
1. Can shadows be the falling of a hero and give an example?
2. What do you think is the biggest and most common shadow we as human beings face and how does overcoming the shadow help us?
3. Are human beings like shape shifters and if so can we stop that attribute?
4. Have you had a herald in your life and what did it help establish your life?
Vogler, Christopher, and Michele Montez. The Writer's Journey : Mythic Structure for Writers. 3rd ed. Boston: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007. 49-80
Summary:
I the six chapters presented to the reader; the threshold guardian, herald, shape shifter, shadow, the ally, and trickster. The threshold guardian is stated to be like a body guard of the main villain. He or she is our obstacles in the real world and attempts to stop the hero / us from achieving our goals. The threshold guardian is all about testing the hero and with the test the hero discovers new powers and gain strength. Threshold guardians actually help the hero become more mature and teach the hero new experiences . Yet, this archetype does not necessarily have to be a character it can also be a prop. The shadow, resembles the threshold guardian because it is also a obstacle that attempts to interfere in the hero’s journey. The shadow represents our doubts and tries to get us from starting a new chapter in our lives or go for our goals. It is also our oppressive ideas and mind sets. Yet, the shadow wears many masks and can be wear by any archetypes even a mentor and the hero . The shadow is closer to the dark side ,but not completely wicked. It is pivotal to give the shadow a humanistic characteristic in order for audience to relate to this characteristic because like I said before any archetype can wear this mask even the hero.
A hero always needs an ally or sidekick as it is called today. The ally assists or aids the hero when he or she is needed. An ally can come in multiplies , be non -human, or even spiritual. Their physiological function is that they are our hidden personalities that will be needed during our journeys and at time our friends posses that personality. Another helper is the shape shifter , this archetype is mostly the opposite sec and is inconsistent. This helps the hero though prepare of the unknown and have knowledge of different situations because it constantly changes. One mostly can see the shape shifter in romantic scripts because the shape shifter represents the animus and anima of the sexes. The shape shifter is necessary in a script because he or she keeps the story in suspense and also helps the audience see different sides of the hero.
The hero also can be the trickster, which is the person who relieves tension in situations. He or she is the comical relief ,but also sometimes is selfish character. The trickster’s function is to belittle individuals who think they are superior than others. They change everyone around them ,but themselves. The trickster is a neutral character and brings the best out of his or her surroundings. Another, neutral archetype is a herald , which is a messenger . They mostly bring the call to adventure to a hero and are played by a mentor. Their physiological function is to bring change or new ideas to our life. It is the brainstorm or itch you get that takes you to a different course. The herald is like a second chances to redeem oneself because it brings new opportunities to the hero’s path.
Overall these chapters spoke about struggles heroes and human beings go through as well as, the aids of a hero. Everything dark always helps a hero and individual become a better person ,and gets them ready for bigger and more difficult obstacles.
Reaction:
I can not stop reading Volger, it honestly helps me understand myself and organize my own journeys. I love the physiological functions that each stage or archetype has and how he can connect his discussion with life situations. I love the shape shifter chapter and he states that you see our shape shifter archetype in relationships and how what we as individuals take for granted in relationship actually helps us discover more about ourselves and our mate. Example , how we are in certain situations . I really agree that shape shifters deals with the animus and anima , which is now greatly appearing in today’s men and women. Woman are trying to become more in touch with their aggressive and competitive side and men are trying understand the world around them and their mate. It actually, make one think of how scary this world is, and how the roles in society seem to be inter changing and where will that leave us at? I already think majority of today’s women no longer give themselves the self value they deserve and just act like men in the sexual area. I also loved shadow chapter because it made me evaluate myself and I have realized that I have let my shadows win in a lot of areas in my life. Now , that I realized this how do I stop this from happening? How do I stop the doubt and empower my good? It also makes me realize that I have much to discover of myself ,but once again where does one start ? This book is a self help book, seriously and it and kind of scary.
Questions:
1. Can shadows be the falling of a hero and give an example?
2. What do you think is the biggest and most common shadow we as human beings face and how does overcoming the shadow help us?
3. Are human beings like shape shifters and if so can we stop that attribute?
4. Have you had a herald in your life and what did it help establish your life?
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Extra Credit
Free Rice:
Six Words:
I had to make up a poem or a statement containing six words. Before, you were enable to do that, you had to become a member and then, they e-mailed you to insure that e-mail you gave them was not false. Then they post your creation. There are also other six word activities such as six word for love. I learned that there are other ways to express one self and that if given a restriction of word amount your outcome is more powerful because it is more precise. I really would want people to try this six word activity because it helps you just re frame your life, turbulence,and helps relieve tension.
I had to give the correct definition for the vocabulary word that the website gave. Every time I got a vocabulary word correct I gave 20 grams of rice. Each time you reach 100 you get a little blow on the left side of the small screen ,which was on your right. I actually learned some definitions that I never knew and just in general I received awareness of this program. I would want people to collaborate in this program because one it is educational,but also you are contributing to the world and to societies that are in need of nutrients.
Six Words:
I had to make up a poem or a statement containing six words. Before, you were enable to do that, you had to become a member and then, they e-mailed you to insure that e-mail you gave them was not false. Then they post your creation. There are also other six word activities such as six word for love. I learned that there are other ways to express one self and that if given a restriction of word amount your outcome is more powerful because it is more precise. I really would want people to try this six word activity because it helps you just re frame your life, turbulence,and helps relieve tension.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
What disney Character would I be?
The Disney character that I would be is Mulan. Mulan was a young woman that disguised herself as a Chinese solider in order to substitute her ill father’s place in war. During Mulan’s time this was prohibited and if exposed she would have been penalized by death. Yet, knowing the consequence she still went on with her decision. While, in war she rescued the prince and was awarded for her deed. This action proved that a woman’s strength and courage was equal to a man’s. Throughout the story Mulan attempted to find her identity and bring honor to her family‘s legacy. In an event, the prince discovered she was a woman and discharged her from his army. Though, she was discharged from the Chinese military she at the end helped save China from an invasion. Mulan’s story brings awareness on how woman not just in China ,but internationally are oppressed by societies’ norms. Yet, there are few woman who challenge society’s authority and are recognized for their deeds.
I see myself as Mulan because I too was not much of a feminine female and was always trying to prove that women were equal to men. My goal was always to be the son my father always desired, which is similar in Mulan’s case because she was the only child and her father wished for a son. Legacy is also a pivotal part in my life not because of family ,but to prove that a single Hispanic mother can raise a well-educated and successful woman. Also like Mulan I am a very determined person and never let norms discourage my beliefs. Though, at times I may fail I continue to fight, but with even more determination. Mulan’s and my journey through life is similar because at the end of our stories we were able to find our identities and accomplish our goals.
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