The Journey of a True Hero Being a hero does not always mean wearing capes and fighting villains during the dark hours of the night, it means so much more as Susanna Barlow, in the article “Understanding the Hero Archetype”, explains. In the novel Sleeping Freshman Never Lie by David Lubar and in the movie The Wizard of Oz, Scott and Dorothy fall upon two incredible journeys to becoming true heroes. Throughout their remarkable journeys, Scott Hudson and Dorothy Gale experience similar difficulties, obstacles, lessons, and characteristics. These experiences demonstrate how the obstacles and lessons they suffer through teach both characters very important lessons in becoming a hero. Being a true hero requires kindness, generosity, strength, …show more content…
He lives a simple life with his mom, dad, and partly with his reckless, older brother Bobby. Scott lives a normal life and is not very accepting of change, but he has to learn how to face it especially with all of the change coming his way. “We plunged towards the future without a clue” Scott spoke proving how unaware and naive he was (Lubar). Dorothy, also a normal girl, is fairly comfortable with her current life. Both characters are thrown into change without warning and have to learn how to adjust and accept it. In “Understanding the Hero Archetype” Susanna Barlow believes there are seventeen characteristics of a true hero including strength, drive, sensitivity to injustice, the ability to thrive on challenges and obstacles, and more (Barlow). Both Dorothy and Scott do not show distinct the hero archetype characteristics in the beginning of their stories, but they develop many as their journeys progress. Scott gained strength and drive very quickly while going through change because he soon realized there was not much he can do to change the situations he was given. Dorothy on the other hand picked up acceptance to change much quicker than Scott did. She developed kindness, empathy, drive, and the ability to thrive on challenges and obstacles. Dorothy most likely was more eager towards change due to her wanting to reach her end goal as soon as possible, while Scott fought against the …show more content…
Taking the time to pick apart the hero’s actions and thoughts can make the journey much more interesting and easier to understand. By understanding the basic characteristics and the stages of the hero’s journey we can not only understand the story more but we can also understand ourselves more. We can learn new ways to relate to heroes and our peers we did not know of before. In conclusion, the hero’s journey is a great way to learn a new lesson or two, learn more about yourself, and be entertained at the same
Scott changed a lot compared to anyone else in the book Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie. The book Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie is a book based on a Freshman named Scott Hudson who is trying to survive while going through his freshmen year. Scott changed the most in Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie because he went from being really shy to getting tougher at the end of the book. Scott's relationship has changed a lot over the book because he had a relationship with Julia then he changed to having one with Lee.
Watching a film, one can easily recognize plot, theme, characterization, etc., but not many realize what basic principle lies behind nearly every story conceived: the hero’s journey. This concept allows for a comprehensive, logical flow throughout a movie. Once the hero’s journey is thoroughly understood, anyone can pick out the elements in nearly every piece. The hero’s journey follows a simple outline. First the hero in question must have a disadvantaged childhood. Next the hero will find a mentor who wisely lays out his/her prophecy. Third the hero will go on a journey, either literal or figurative, to find him/herself. On this journey the hero will be discouraged and nearly quit his/her quest. Finally, the
The Hero’s Journey is a situational archetype of every story made, whether it’s a poem, narrative or film they all tell this Journey.
In the book Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, many characters went through changes in the way they act and their personalities. Scott is going into high school, with his group of friends. Scott is trying to gain the attention from Julia, his high school crush. When his friend group breaks apart, he has to find a way to make new friends. Scott was able to break out of his comfort zone, making his way through high school. Scott changed the most in Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by growing out of his comfort zone to make new friends, and to become less judgemental of others.
In life, heroes are everywhere. They fight crime, save lives, and basically just do good deeds. Heroes follow their journey, which, when written, is actually very cliché. A hero follows a set of events in their journey that are rarely changed. In this essay, two hero’s are examined, Santiago from The Alchemist, and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. These two stories seem very different, but in the end, are actually very similar. When examined closely, one may find that their journeys are very similar, following the events of a hero’s journey. This seemingly simple set of events is found in almost every heroic story. First is the problem. The hero is in a not quite perfect way of life, and needs to fix it. Then there is the refusal, the hero is called up to fixed the problem, but refuses for whatever personal reason. Then they are forced to go, and meet a mentor. This mentor gives them the wisdom that they need to get through the journey. It may even be what the hero is striving to be. Then they cross the threshold from their ordinary world to the new special world. The fifth and sixth parts can be interchangeable. Trials and allies/enemies, either can come first. Then they reach what they have been striving for, the liar, the cave, the final destination as a normal person. Once the hero reaches this part, they will be forever changed. At some point in this final destination, they will be killed and reborn, whether it is metaphorical or literal. After this they will fight
The Hero’s Journey is an important concept, it is the template upon which a vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbuster are based upon. Being able to analyze, understand and deconstruct the different capacities undertaken by the Hero is essential. The Hero’s Journey is a cycle made of super structures/steps which consists of both linkages and connections. It is composed of a beginning and an end, which ultimately are the same. This full cycle is attained through periods of loss and gain (hardship) which in turn are subdivided into different sections, composed of micro mini stages which together act as stepping stones leading the hero full circle back to the beginning.
If you would ask me to reflect on a personal experience, I actually have an experience that follows the stages of The Hero’s Journey exactly. It sounds silly, but the first thing that comes to mind is the time I competed in an international beauty pageant. The ordinary world, the call to adventure, the refusal, the meeting
In the books Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar, and The Adoration of Jenna Fox
The hero's journey is a element to a good action filled storey, it shows how the character changes and grows throughout the story. A great example of the hero's journey in a book is, Montag in Fahrenheit 451, you see how love, loss, and society, turn him from an everyday firefighter to the man that could bring hope to their civilization.
In drama, story telling, myths, a religious ritual, psychological development and even in life there's a hero's journey. The hero's journey is basically multiple steps describing the adventure of “The hero”. A hero to me is someone who has courage, who did something amazing, someone you can look up to. Even though I am not a typical hero there are times when my life follows the hero's journey with archetypes such as the herald, loyal companion , threshold guardian.
The hero also seeks a better way to behave and live. The hero’s journey could be described as a transformation. The life of the hero is affected by its surroundings as the surroundings are affected by the hero. The hero must persevere through the journey to be a part of a greater change.
he stages of a hero's journey are linear and simple. A hero starts in an ordinary that might be relatable to the reader. while the hero is there the hero will encounter a call to adventure and these will be the first signs of conflict and plot for the hero. a refusal of the call from the hero is common and could stem from a few reasons such as obligations or a family he needs to be there for or simply out of pure fear he will refuse this adventure. Meeting the mentor the hero may not be able to succeed this adventure without him or her. Tests, allies and enemies through a montage of events the hero will encounter small point characters that will ultimately help him to succeed in the story. The approach to the inmost cave is the last build
The heroic figure Harry Potter from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone didn’t start out as a hero. However, from the beginning, he possessed a gift of bravery which helped him greatly during his journey. His journey is significant because he learns, grows, and is put through a series of trials and tests that turn him into a hero. That is what the hero’s journey is all about, discovering talents, going through hardships, and growing into one’s self.
A handsome man with extraordinary strength, a defined jawbone, dreamy eyes, perfect hair, a deep voice, and absolutely charming qualities, breaks into the villain’s home to rescue the damsel in distress and save her from this excruciating nightmare! Yes, that man may be, in essence, a hero. Because of this stereotypical “hero”, we do not see the real heroes in life. What really IS a hero or heroine? A hero is what we make of them, although some are undeserving of this title. We make a hero. You, me, society; we all make heroes. We give them this title. Heroes are role models, and role models, in my eyes, should possess three very significant qualities. Courage, humbleness, and morality; these form a hero.
The hero's journey is a pattern of narrative that describes the steps that a story should have when it talks about a hero that goes out to achieve great deeds on behalf of the group, tribe or civilization. This order describes how the story develops as the story advances.