Wednesday, November 26, 2008
11/17/08
Vogler states that the Hero’s Journey is an accurate map to become a writer, and better yet a human being. He states that the Hero’s Journey and the Writer’s Journey are the same. Vogler explains that the Elixir in a story writer’s journey is a good story. He also says that writers have the potential to be healers for other people. Vogler compares writers and shamans and states that they both are prepared for their work by enduring terrible ordeals. Furthermore, Vogler states that when we write we also travel to the worlds of our imagination. Vogler goes on to talk about how stories have a healing power, in which they can help others deal with difficult emotional situations. He also states that stories have a survival value, they are metaphors, and that good stories show at least two journeys, an outer one and an inner one, also that stories are orientation devices. Vogler states that stories are somehow alive and are responsive to human emotions and wishes. He states that stories have an agenda just like humans do. Vogler goes on to talk about the story of Rumplestiltskin and discusses the power of wishing. He states that wishing is an underlying principle of storytelling. Vogler states that the expression of a wish has the important function of orientation for the audience. He states that stories hear the wishes with intense emotion attached to it. Vogler states that often heroes wish for something that they want badly but the journey teaches them what they need. Vogler also states that the aim of good storytelling is to get the audience to wish along with the hero. A good story can do this by making the hero sympathetic and making the audience identify with the hero. Vogler also states that we have wishes for our villains also. Vogler also goes on to talk about the progression from wishing to willing. He states that just like wishing, the will must be managed. Vogler also states that there is a connection between needs and willing, which is that both evolve from the idea of wishing or wanting.
Friday, November 14, 2008
REFLECTION <3
reflection && action
-rhetorical analysis -> i have completed an RA for my movie, song and visual but i need to finish for the book i have chosen and complete the ETHOS, LOGOS, and PATHOS for each
-interviews-> i have completed two interviews posing similar questions with different answers
-volunteers-> i have volunteered for breast cancer organizations twice already
Plan
-craft a plan->expand on each aspect of my paper and elaborate on what i feel is the most vocal and important part of my view
-reflect on what you have done
-rhetorical analysis -> i have completed an RA for my movie, song and visual but i need to finish for the book i have chosen and complete the ETHOS, LOGOS, and PATHOS for each
-interviews-> i have completed two interviews posing similar questions with different answers
-volunteers-> i have volunteered for breast cancer organizations twice already
Plan
-craft a plan->expand on each aspect of my paper and elaborate on what i feel is the most vocal and important part of my view
-reflect on what you have done
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Four Modes <3
Movie-The movie that I chose was "Step Mom". I chose this film because it is a representaion of how a tragedy can bring a family closer together. In the film the family is split due to divorce, the mother is spiteful, and the father has found new love leaving the kids caught in between. As the film progresses, the mother is diagnosed with cancer, through this pain the family is brought closer together, the mother begins to accept who will be the "step mom" and the tension begins to release. This relates very well to my project because in my project it discusses how a family can be brought together or torn through brest cancer.
Visual-The visual i chose was the traditional nativity scence. I chose this piece because it shows unity and it shows family brought together from all over. The animals represent distant family being brought together in the case of breast cancer. The birth of Jesus is what gathers members from all over just as a patient of cancer brings family from all over closer together for one solitary reason. It shows family support like that needed in the face of breast cancer.
Song-The song i chose was Superwoman by Alicia Keys. This song shows strength in women as individuals. I chose this song because women with breast cancer are forced to be strong individuals to overcome their personal battle. This song is also motivational to fight for ourselves and to be total woman and i feel that it is a good song for a woman in a struggle, such as breast cancer, to listgen to. This song gives hope to be strong, like a hero, like superwoman.
Book-
Visual-The visual i chose was the traditional nativity scence. I chose this piece because it shows unity and it shows family brought together from all over. The animals represent distant family being brought together in the case of breast cancer. The birth of Jesus is what gathers members from all over just as a patient of cancer brings family from all over closer together for one solitary reason. It shows family support like that needed in the face of breast cancer.
Song-The song i chose was Superwoman by Alicia Keys. This song shows strength in women as individuals. I chose this song because women with breast cancer are forced to be strong individuals to overcome their personal battle. This song is also motivational to fight for ourselves and to be total woman and i feel that it is a good song for a woman in a struggle, such as breast cancer, to listgen to. This song gives hope to be strong, like a hero, like superwoman.
Book-
Monday, November 10, 2008
11/10/08
Annotation 11/10/08
The next piece of the writer’s journey that we focus on is “Epilogue: Looking Back on the Journey”. In this chapter of the book, Vogler gives a basic review of everything that has been taught thus far in the book. He brings to attention five movies to help further explain the hero’s stages. He uses The Titanic, Pulp Fiction, The Lion King, The Full Monty, and Star Wars. He makes a point to stress upon the fact that his book was not written as a guide or an outline for someone who is writing a story. Instead this book is supposed to be used as a guideline for a writer’s creative process. Within the first portion of this book, he tells his readers to analyze a book or movie using the writer’s journey that he has given.
Using this book, I understand better the writing process and how to break down each stage in my writing. It also has helped me to break down the stories that I read and think more like the writer.
1. If you could change anything about Vogler’s writing process what would it be?
2. What do you think is the most critical part of a writers journey?
3. Overall do you feel like this has helped you?
The next piece of the writer’s journey that we focus on is “Epilogue: Looking Back on the Journey”. In this chapter of the book, Vogler gives a basic review of everything that has been taught thus far in the book. He brings to attention five movies to help further explain the hero’s stages. He uses The Titanic, Pulp Fiction, The Lion King, The Full Monty, and Star Wars. He makes a point to stress upon the fact that his book was not written as a guide or an outline for someone who is writing a story. Instead this book is supposed to be used as a guideline for a writer’s creative process. Within the first portion of this book, he tells his readers to analyze a book or movie using the writer’s journey that he has given.
Using this book, I understand better the writing process and how to break down each stage in my writing. It also has helped me to break down the stories that I read and think more like the writer.
1. If you could change anything about Vogler’s writing process what would it be?
2. What do you think is the most critical part of a writers journey?
3. Overall do you feel like this has helped you?
11/3/08
Annotation for Vogler 11/3/08
In this section we first look at stage eleven; The Resurrection. This is the final climax to the story, and is also the final and most dangerous meeting with death. This stage is necessary in order to create the final peak within the story and is also the defining moment in which we see a change, by way of action or plan, from our hero. The key to the resurrection is that the hero must shed his existing self to re enter the ordinary world. He must change his ways and reform what was known of who he was, just like they did originally to enter the special world. The reason for this is that their actions within the special world are not sufficient for life back in the ordinary world. Therefore they have to evolve taking what they have learned with them but acting in a manner sufficient for the normal world. The second portion that was looked upon was Stage Twelve; Returning with Elixir. The true hero after the resurrection returns home with Elixir, this is something from the special world that is going to be an aide to others within the normal world. It may be a piece of knowledge or a cure to a disease, but it is almost always beneficial. If a hero fails to return with Elixir than it is assumed that the journey of the hero has not been completed.
I was particularly interested in how endings are favored differently around the world. It surprised me that there must be a death in the story either the hero, within the hero or in the villan.
Questions
1. Can you think of any stories where there is no death in the ending?
2. Would you say that you side with amercian culture in the way we prefer our endings?
3. When it comes to endings, do you prefer there to be no questions, or would you rather be left with suspense?
In this section we first look at stage eleven; The Resurrection. This is the final climax to the story, and is also the final and most dangerous meeting with death. This stage is necessary in order to create the final peak within the story and is also the defining moment in which we see a change, by way of action or plan, from our hero. The key to the resurrection is that the hero must shed his existing self to re enter the ordinary world. He must change his ways and reform what was known of who he was, just like they did originally to enter the special world. The reason for this is that their actions within the special world are not sufficient for life back in the ordinary world. Therefore they have to evolve taking what they have learned with them but acting in a manner sufficient for the normal world. The second portion that was looked upon was Stage Twelve; Returning with Elixir. The true hero after the resurrection returns home with Elixir, this is something from the special world that is going to be an aide to others within the normal world. It may be a piece of knowledge or a cure to a disease, but it is almost always beneficial. If a hero fails to return with Elixir than it is assumed that the journey of the hero has not been completed.
I was particularly interested in how endings are favored differently around the world. It surprised me that there must be a death in the story either the hero, within the hero or in the villan.
Questions
1. Can you think of any stories where there is no death in the ending?
2. Would you say that you side with amercian culture in the way we prefer our endings?
3. When it comes to endings, do you prefer there to be no questions, or would you rather be left with suspense?
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
four categories
book- The Woman Warrior:Memoirs of A Girlhood Among Ghosts
movie- step mom
visual- a nativity scene
song- super woman [alicia keys 2008]
movie- step mom
visual- a nativity scene
song- super woman [alicia keys 2008]
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
strength vs weakness
After reviewing my peer comments i have come to the conclusion that my strengths are my choice of topic and the point of view that i am going to convey. My weakness is that i need to have a lot of detail and support, and also to show both sides of the story.
Monday, October 20, 2008
annotation 10/20/08
Alot goes on in stage seven of Vogler's text. It is in this stage that the hero approaches the inner most cave, which almost always occurs after the hero has entered through into the new world. It is during this time that the hero makes plans and observes the enemy he or she is to face. Along with observations, this is often a time of romance or "courtship" for the hero to experience. Within a story there are several paths a hero can choose when approaching, the hero can approach it bravely and strong or he/she may be unsure and a bit frightful. There will be a high probability that the hero will have to over come several obstacles in order to make it to the end of their journey to the cave. It may seem unfair, but the hero has to work for what they want and earn what they get. During this time the hero may change his/her mind or the path they have chosen to take, but in the end one must face their fears. The ordeal, which can be mistaken for the climax, is a crisis stage. In this stage the hero faces death in some form, this doesn't always have to be physically. The hero them self does not have to die, they could be a witness to a death or cause one, or it could even be a certain ego of the hero that dies.
I think that the innermost cave creates for an interesting destination in the story. In many fairytales, the ending is the reaching of the innermost cave, a castle or a great land. Also it seems to me that the ordeal doesn't always have to be a stage of crisis, that the ordeal is everything in the journey that leads up to the climax point in the story. Lastly, i don't think that every hero should have to face a death, why can't a hero just conquer without death being a factor? It would be much more peaceful for the villian or enemy to simply disappear rather than to have to die.
1.What is your innermost cave
2.What do you think an ordeal in a story is
3. Can you think of any hero's journey where there is no inner most cave?
I think that the innermost cave creates for an interesting destination in the story. In many fairytales, the ending is the reaching of the innermost cave, a castle or a great land. Also it seems to me that the ordeal doesn't always have to be a stage of crisis, that the ordeal is everything in the journey that leads up to the climax point in the story. Lastly, i don't think that every hero should have to face a death, why can't a hero just conquer without death being a factor? It would be much more peaceful for the villian or enemy to simply disappear rather than to have to die.
1.What is your innermost cave
2.What do you think an ordeal in a story is
3. Can you think of any hero's journey where there is no inner most cave?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
annotaion 10/13/08
Crossing the First Threshold is explained at the end of part one of the story. In this part of the story is where the first threshold is compared to the when a plane's wheels start the take off to get a journey started. The hero in the story is committing fully to the adventure, there are no second thoughts or hindering done when the call to adventure is presented, and there is no turning back after the threshold. Some thresholds are very external where as others are internal events, an example is Ordinary People. Although these are two options, some thresh holds are a combination of both external and internal. Also in many instances when the hero reaches the guardian of the threshold this is presented as a test to the hero. Obviously when the hero passes through the first threshold and heads into the Special World there has to be a contrast between the past and the future, the Ordinary World and the Special World. There must be a "different feel, a different rhythm, different priorities and values, and different rules." Next is when the hero will run into tests and trials. These events are placed in order to ready and prepare the hero for what comes next. Due to these tests, there are allies and enemies that are introduced. The allies aid in giving guidance and advice throughout the journey. Many allies are considered to be “sidekicks” to the hero, and they often give the story a humorous effect even though the hero stays more serious throughout the adventure. Obviously enemies arise within the story which are usually though a chain of events and are usually underlings of a certain villain.
Response:
I think that it is entirely necessary for the contrast between the past and present or it wouldn’t be relatable to the public readers. Also it is very true that once one has created allies they then run into enemies and challenges that they will need their “sidekick” to be there for them. It is interesting to me though that the allies are usually seen as humorous and they are also supposed to guide and keep the hero on the right track. To me, this is confusing, I think it would be hard as a hero to take my partner serious if they are always humorous.
Questions:
1. Would you find it hard to be a hero with a non serious ally
2. In the story would you rather be the hero or the ally
3. Can you think of an example where the hero is the humorous one
Response:
I think that it is entirely necessary for the contrast between the past and present or it wouldn’t be relatable to the public readers. Also it is very true that once one has created allies they then run into enemies and challenges that they will need their “sidekick” to be there for them. It is interesting to me though that the allies are usually seen as humorous and they are also supposed to guide and keep the hero on the right track. To me, this is confusing, I think it would be hard as a hero to take my partner serious if they are always humorous.
Questions:
1. Would you find it hard to be a hero with a non serious ally
2. In the story would you rather be the hero or the ally
3. Can you think of an example where the hero is the humorous one
Monday, October 6, 2008
10/6/08
Annotation for Vogler:
In this excerpt, Vogler brings into account the refusal to the call of adventure. He states that in some hero stories and myths, the heros are not always totally willing to accept their call to adventure. Vogler establishes the fact that in many cases the hero of the story finds many reasons and excuses as to why he/she cannot or should not accept the call. If often times takes the encouragement and the pushing of a mentor for the hero of the story to finally accept the call and pursue the adventure. He also brings up that the constant refusal and denial to the call usually has the potential to result in tragedy in the story. Vogler also makes a point that some stories present the hero with a conflict. A conflict between calls, which one to choose, which one not to choose, and this creates controversy in a story. Never the less there is always that hero who is a "willing hero", one who is just extremely eager to accept the call to adventure, as pointed out in the Vogler's reading. It is encouraging though, to here of the major prescence of mentors to heros. He points out that the mentors in many stories are doctors or heavenly gods, and that in almost all cases the hero always has someone that they look to for advice and for help.
Response:
I think that it was completely necessary for Vogler to point out that heros are not always so eager and so willing. By doing so, it allows for the reader to relate more to the hero. Showing that the hero is sometimes hesitant gives the hero human qualities that everyone possesses so it is easier to relate to. Also i feel that it was vital for him to bring up the necessary mentors. It declares that a hero is not always so strong and dominant alone; that a hero also needs someone to look to for advice and a shoulder to lean on.
1. Can you think of a heroic story where the hero did not have a mentor?
2. Does not at first accepting the call mean that a hero is not always truly strong and brave?
3. Can you think of an example where a true hero was weak?
In this excerpt, Vogler brings into account the refusal to the call of adventure. He states that in some hero stories and myths, the heros are not always totally willing to accept their call to adventure. Vogler establishes the fact that in many cases the hero of the story finds many reasons and excuses as to why he/she cannot or should not accept the call. If often times takes the encouragement and the pushing of a mentor for the hero of the story to finally accept the call and pursue the adventure. He also brings up that the constant refusal and denial to the call usually has the potential to result in tragedy in the story. Vogler also makes a point that some stories present the hero with a conflict. A conflict between calls, which one to choose, which one not to choose, and this creates controversy in a story. Never the less there is always that hero who is a "willing hero", one who is just extremely eager to accept the call to adventure, as pointed out in the Vogler's reading. It is encouraging though, to here of the major prescence of mentors to heros. He points out that the mentors in many stories are doctors or heavenly gods, and that in almost all cases the hero always has someone that they look to for advice and for help.
Response:
I think that it was completely necessary for Vogler to point out that heros are not always so eager and so willing. By doing so, it allows for the reader to relate more to the hero. Showing that the hero is sometimes hesitant gives the hero human qualities that everyone possesses so it is easier to relate to. Also i feel that it was vital for him to bring up the necessary mentors. It declares that a hero is not always so strong and dominant alone; that a hero also needs someone to look to for advice and a shoulder to lean on.
1. Can you think of a heroic story where the hero did not have a mentor?
2. Does not at first accepting the call mean that a hero is not always truly strong and brave?
3. Can you think of an example where a true hero was weak?
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9/29/08
Jordan Stacey
AP Writing
Annotations for Vogler’s, “The Ordinary World/ The Call to Adventure” (page 83-105)
The reading this week started off with a story, a description of “the ordinary world”. A beginning like this is the writer’s opportunity to establish an impression on the reader. This impression is not only to define what the story may be about, but also to engage the reader so that they will want to continue and read more. The opening is, in most cases, one of the most crucial points within one’s work. In most stories and readings, “the ordinary world” is very different in comparison to that of “the special world”. The ordinary world creates a sense of security that can be returned to after venturing to the special world in the story. Also a writer must establish a relationship between the characters, the setting, and the audience. The character should have a sense of attitude to gear the reader in what type of hero they are about to follow; attitude, morals, beliefs and passions are all qualities that the reader should sense and have a connection to within the text. Establishing a “so what” is also critical. This gives the reader and end to search for and it gives the hero a reason for their quest. The “so what” poses the “what if” question in a story. This can be called by a number of people, by a messenger, a catalyst event or even a Herald archetype. It can even be brought about by a spark within the hero or even a dream or a vision within.
I enjoyed reading this selection. It engaged me and helped me to understand important elements in a story and the effects each part has. I was particularly interested in how there must be a contrast between ordinary and special. A great example of this is the ordinary world in the movie “The Dark Knight” compared to that of the special world. His worlds are dramatically different but it adds so much to the plot of the story.
What would you say is the biggest contrast in your Ordinary World and your Special World?
IF you could change a heroic story, whose would it be and why?
What do you think about is the most effective way to grab a readers attention?
AP Writing
Annotations for Vogler’s, “The Ordinary World/ The Call to Adventure” (page 83-105)
The reading this week started off with a story, a description of “the ordinary world”. A beginning like this is the writer’s opportunity to establish an impression on the reader. This impression is not only to define what the story may be about, but also to engage the reader so that they will want to continue and read more. The opening is, in most cases, one of the most crucial points within one’s work. In most stories and readings, “the ordinary world” is very different in comparison to that of “the special world”. The ordinary world creates a sense of security that can be returned to after venturing to the special world in the story. Also a writer must establish a relationship between the characters, the setting, and the audience. The character should have a sense of attitude to gear the reader in what type of hero they are about to follow; attitude, morals, beliefs and passions are all qualities that the reader should sense and have a connection to within the text. Establishing a “so what” is also critical. This gives the reader and end to search for and it gives the hero a reason for their quest. The “so what” poses the “what if” question in a story. This can be called by a number of people, by a messenger, a catalyst event or even a Herald archetype. It can even be brought about by a spark within the hero or even a dream or a vision within.
I enjoyed reading this selection. It engaged me and helped me to understand important elements in a story and the effects each part has. I was particularly interested in how there must be a contrast between ordinary and special. A great example of this is the ordinary world in the movie “The Dark Knight” compared to that of the special world. His worlds are dramatically different but it adds so much to the plot of the story.
What would you say is the biggest contrast in your Ordinary World and your Special World?
IF you could change a heroic story, whose would it be and why?
What do you think about is the most effective way to grab a readers attention?
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
me me me me, ta daaa
the thing people may find most surprising about me is that i like to be a girlie girl. i am always running around with my hair a mess, no make up and athletic clothes. give me some long shorts and a cut off and call it a day. people who know me well know that i love to be a girlie girl too, but those who dont know me so well may find it hard to believe. i am an althlete by appearance but a super girl at heart =] and if i wasn't an athlete i would make it my goal to be a model
a major turning point in my life was becoming a varsity athlete. i lost alot of friends because of jealousy and our schedules were on longer the same. this forced me to grow up in alot of ways and realize that i dont need people in my life to depend on that i can depend on myself and be great all on my own.
top three new years resolutions have been, keeping in shape, eating good, and saying F-IT to boys =] doing good so far
my greatest fear is that i will never be happy the way i pictured it
i was named after .... the thought of jordan in my mom's head
first time i left the country i went to some exotice place i am sure and i was too little to remember where i went and what i did but i am sure that it was amazing and that i had a great time in come foreign exotic land =]
the furthest i have ever traveled was to japan when i was about ten, i went to take my uncles children to him with my mom because he was stationed there for his job in the air force. we were there for two weeks and i was very confused the whole time, we even stayed the night in a train station, how fun right?
the neighborhood i grew up in was spread out and was full of "older" people with few children. i would not have had it anyother way though, the house was beautiful and our family is very close, i love the childhood i had and the family i came from.
a major turning point in my life was becoming a varsity athlete. i lost alot of friends because of jealousy and our schedules were on longer the same. this forced me to grow up in alot of ways and realize that i dont need people in my life to depend on that i can depend on myself and be great all on my own.
top three new years resolutions have been, keeping in shape, eating good, and saying F-IT to boys =] doing good so far
my greatest fear is that i will never be happy the way i pictured it
i was named after .... the thought of jordan in my mom's head
first time i left the country i went to some exotice place i am sure and i was too little to remember where i went and what i did but i am sure that it was amazing and that i had a great time in come foreign exotic land =]
the furthest i have ever traveled was to japan when i was about ten, i went to take my uncles children to him with my mom because he was stationed there for his job in the air force. we were there for two weeks and i was very confused the whole time, we even stayed the night in a train station, how fun right?
the neighborhood i grew up in was spread out and was full of "older" people with few children. i would not have had it anyother way though, the house was beautiful and our family is very close, i love the childhood i had and the family i came from.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Fairytale World [<3]
Every girl's dream . . to be a fairy tale princess, right? Well i know that when i was a young girl i always wanted to be a disney princess. They always go through such strife and hardship and end up finding the man of their dreams and living in an amazing palace with an amazing life. Who wouldn't want that, a life with the perfect man and the most amazing life to live?
I never could convince myself to pick just one princess though, they all have such admirable situations. For instance, Ariel, under the sea. She is so much different from say, CInderella, and even though they are both so different it is hard to say i'd rather be one over the other. In both cases the girl ends up being the princess to an amazing prince who just happend to find that girl. The main difference is that Ariel is "under the sea" and Cinderella is the servant girl who gets everything she wants.
Overall it would be ahrd to say that i would never want to be a Disney Princess. These girls are portrayed in such a way that it seems their lives and their loves will never go wrong. That is something that i will always envy.
I never could convince myself to pick just one princess though, they all have such admirable situations. For instance, Ariel, under the sea. She is so much different from say, CInderella, and even though they are both so different it is hard to say i'd rather be one over the other. In both cases the girl ends up being the princess to an amazing prince who just happend to find that girl. The main difference is that Ariel is "under the sea" and Cinderella is the servant girl who gets everything she wants.
Overall it would be ahrd to say that i would never want to be a Disney Princess. These girls are portrayed in such a way that it seems their lives and their loves will never go wrong. That is something that i will always envy.
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