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?
3 comments:
In my memoir, the biggest difference between my ordinary world and my special world is in my ordinary world I am playing varsity baseball and finishing school for the year which is all very stressful. My special world is very relaxing on a cruise to the Bahamas where I enjoy my friends and have drinks all day.
3) The most effective way to grab the audiences attention is to make the beginning as interesting as possible. It is important to grab the audiences attention right from the start. If you start to read or watch something that begins boring, you may stop reading or watching it because you do not think you will like it. The beginning is crucial in grabbing the audiences attention
You make a great example using The Dark Knight. I would also use The Matrix.
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