Summary
This section of Vogler's text deals with two stages: Crossing the First Threshold and Enemies, Tests and Allies. These are two very interesting sections. The first one talks about the first step of a hero's adventure. This is the first challenge that the hero must face and represents the engagement of the hero with the adventure after he accepts the Call to Adventure. The second section of represents another important part of the adventure. Particularly it talks about some of the possible aspects that would give shape to the adventure. Some of the challenges may be represented by enemies encountered along the journey. There are also allies along the journey that will help the hero sort out several adverse situations.
Reaction
It was an interesting section since it start giving us the structure of the actual adventure. This categorization of the sequences of the adventure, provides us with better tools to analyze a story. Both of the categories have a very clear application to almost every kind of story. There is always this turning point where the hero starts his journey and generally is marked by his first comfrontation. And there are always obstacles along the path that are represented by enemies or tests that make part of the adventure. Consequently, the hero usually finds someone who is willing to help him fight his obstacles in order to reach his goal.
Reflection
As I mentioned before, these two sections have an importance practical application to many of the stories or films I can think of. It is remarkable, how after reading this book, my mind functions in a different way when analyzing some movie or book. I am always trying to figure out what stage is the movie on, or if the story doesn't comprehend some of the stages. It is an important tool, however, to analyze accurately the different sections of a story.
Questions
What are some examples of these two stages in movies or stories?
What was interesting about these two sections?
How are both of these sections usually represented?
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