Songs :
Pathos: "Where Were You" Alan Jackson
Ethos: "Ole Red" Blake Shelton
Logos: "Something to Be Proud Of" Montgomery Gentry
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Annotated Bibliography 4
Vogler, Christopher. “The Ordinary World” “The Call to Adventure” The Writer’s Journey:Mythic Structure for Writers. 3rd Edition. Studio City, California: Michael Wiese Productions,2007. 83-105.
Summary
Vogler discusses the Ordinary World and what ideas should be described within this part of the story. The Ordinary World creates the character and his/her surroundings. He describes each stage starting with "Before the Beginning". This stage is where the author asks questions of what the first thing the audience will experience and the first image. The next stages include Title, Opening Image, Prologue, and then the Ordinary World which is the home base and background of the hero. Crossing the first threshold includes going in Contrast to the Ordinary World. Other stages are Foreshadowing, Raising the Dramatic Question, Inner and Outer Problems, and then Making an Entrance for the hero. Making an Entrance is a start to the relationship between the hero and the audience. The hero then goes through stages where he is Introduced to the Audience, Identification, the Hero's Lack, Tragic Flaws, and Wounded Heroes. After introducing the hero, the story will then go into Establishing What's At Stake, the Backstory and Exposition, and then the Theme of the story. Themes could be love, trust, betrayal, vanity, greed, ambition, or a combination of many things.
The next chapter begins the Call to Adventure. This is where the story gets rolling by setting off a trigger or incident because of a message or a messenger. Also, the hero could be upset with the way things are and wants to do something to change the world around him. The incidents in a story need a synchronicity which calls the heroes of temptation. Temptation could be a potential lover or siren song of ambition. The call to ambition is often done by a Herald of Change, which in some cases could be a mentor. Another way there is a call to adventure is Reconnaissance by the vilian. This could alert the audience and the hero that something is not right. The call to adventure could also be summoned by Disorientation and Discomfort, or a Lack or Need. Also, the hero could experience No More Options, Warngings to Tragic heroes, and have More than One Call:Call Waiting.
Reaction
Introducing the character is an important part of a story. It gives the audience a reason to relate to the hero and understand his ordinary world.
Questions:
1. Can a description of the hero be explained throughout the story, or does it necessarily have to be put together with the rest of the ordinary world near the beginning?
2. What are some examples of stories with More Than One Call?
3. How is Raising the Dramatic Question implemented through your memoir? Or is it?
Summary
Vogler discusses the Ordinary World and what ideas should be described within this part of the story. The Ordinary World creates the character and his/her surroundings. He describes each stage starting with "Before the Beginning". This stage is where the author asks questions of what the first thing the audience will experience and the first image. The next stages include Title, Opening Image, Prologue, and then the Ordinary World which is the home base and background of the hero. Crossing the first threshold includes going in Contrast to the Ordinary World. Other stages are Foreshadowing, Raising the Dramatic Question, Inner and Outer Problems, and then Making an Entrance for the hero. Making an Entrance is a start to the relationship between the hero and the audience. The hero then goes through stages where he is Introduced to the Audience, Identification, the Hero's Lack, Tragic Flaws, and Wounded Heroes. After introducing the hero, the story will then go into Establishing What's At Stake, the Backstory and Exposition, and then the Theme of the story. Themes could be love, trust, betrayal, vanity, greed, ambition, or a combination of many things.
The next chapter begins the Call to Adventure. This is where the story gets rolling by setting off a trigger or incident because of a message or a messenger. Also, the hero could be upset with the way things are and wants to do something to change the world around him. The incidents in a story need a synchronicity which calls the heroes of temptation. Temptation could be a potential lover or siren song of ambition. The call to ambition is often done by a Herald of Change, which in some cases could be a mentor. Another way there is a call to adventure is Reconnaissance by the vilian. This could alert the audience and the hero that something is not right. The call to adventure could also be summoned by Disorientation and Discomfort, or a Lack or Need. Also, the hero could experience No More Options, Warngings to Tragic heroes, and have More than One Call:Call Waiting.
Reaction
Introducing the character is an important part of a story. It gives the audience a reason to relate to the hero and understand his ordinary world.
Questions:
1. Can a description of the hero be explained throughout the story, or does it necessarily have to be put together with the rest of the ordinary world near the beginning?
2. What are some examples of stories with More Than One Call?
3. How is Raising the Dramatic Question implemented through your memoir? Or is it?
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The Disney character I would be...
Strength. Courage. Power. Leadership. These define Mufasa, from the Lion King, who I would compare myself most to. Mufasa shows his power through fending off the hyenas and Scarface. He stands proudly in front of Scar to protect Simba. When Mufasa takes Simba for a walk, he tells him about the other animals and the circle of life. He explains that one day he will not be around, and his son would have to take over the leadership of the pack. To show his courage and strength, Mufasa saved Simba from a herd of stampeding wildebeest, upon which Mufasa died.
My leadership and strength is shown on and off the baseball field. I work hard to prove myself each and every day. I have courage through every day life. I keep myself as happy as I can, or atleast show that I am happy. And even when I am hurt, I go out and perform to the best that I can. I do not let a pack of hyenas or an evil lion stop me from what I need to get done in life. I protect my friends and family and stand up for them, even if they can not always be there for me.
My leadership and strength is shown on and off the baseball field. I work hard to prove myself each and every day. I have courage through every day life. I keep myself as happy as I can, or atleast show that I am happy. And even when I am hurt, I go out and perform to the best that I can. I do not let a pack of hyenas or an evil lion stop me from what I need to get done in life. I protect my friends and family and stand up for them, even if they can not always be there for me.
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