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?