Summary
This section of Vogler's text focuses on the first two stages of the hero's journey. Vogler talks explicitly aout the characteristics and the commonalities of the Ordinary World and the Call to Adventure. Generally, the ordinary world is the reference that enables the reader to appreciate the difference from the following parts of the advnture. It provides the reader with that sense of contrast that will occur once the hero starts his/her adventure. And the call to adventure, is generally the purpose of the journey or the section where the character receives the "invitation" to start his/her journey. It is generally represented by the start ofa mission in which the character wil ty to achieve something or fix a problem.
Reaction
I think both sections represented an interesting overview of the important aspects of both stages. They covered their generalities and their applications to real examples. Also, it was interesting to see how these different sections contribute to the formation of the shape of the stories.
Reflection
When I read both sections, I thought about the application of both stages to films or books I know. And I think is very obvious how every story must have an introductory part that sets the mood for the upcoming events that will take place. It is a very important section, in my point of view, since it represents the starting point of the journey. And the second stage, the call to adventure, is thebirth of the actual journey. Generally provides the motivation for the hero to set a goal for himself and start working towards that goal.
Questions
What could be the different variations of both of the sections?
How can different authors interpret the stages differently according to different styles and themes?
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