CLA204H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Acrisius, Estrous Cycle, Serifos
Document Summary
A human who"s done something exceptionally good/bad - beyond human. Raped his niece and cut out her tongue. Logman: biography - make the hero a generic figure. Heroic myth has the same basic character thread. Myths are psychologically true b/c in them we can see ourselves. Ordinary world: the hero is uncomfortable or unaware. Call to adventure: something happens so the hero must face a change - internal or external call. Refusal of the call: unable to do something despite of the need because of fear. Meeting the mentor: hero is encouraged by the wise man/woman. Crossing the threshold: with help and he/she moves forward - transition from ordinary world to supernatural/heroic world. Approach: the hero recognizes the challenge ahead and goes towards it. The ordeal, birth, and rebirth: around the middle of the story. The reward: the hero retrieves what he/she was out for. The road back: he/she is driven to complete the adventure.
