Book II from Vogler is introduced with a chapter on "The Ordinary World" followed by a brief chapter about the "The call to Adventure". It is important to start with a good title, because Vogler says that this sets the mood. When i write stories i like to start off with a powerful image that is lasting in the minds of my readers, Vogler admits that this is a powerful writing mechanism and should be implored to start your story off on the right foot. But what do we get away from the story or what are we suppose to learn? This is called raising the "dramatic question" such as will ET ever make it back home. External obstacles are visibly apparent in most stories because they act as the conflict that needs to be resolved, but Vogler states that there are also internal problems that the hero must deal with, but many writers neglect this facet of storytelling. The call to adventure basically outlines how the story will get rolling. The call to adventure will usually come in the form of a messege, so this is where the archetype of the herald comes into play, and plays an integral role in getting the story moving.
I really enjoy the comparisons that Vogler makes in this book, because through cinema it is much easier to relate certain concepts relating to the hero's journey. I feel like Vogler guides us through everything we should expect in the archetype of the hero, and basically outlines the story for us. I liked the part when he was talking about that the hero's journey was done so to restore a wounded psyche, because when we start out on something at most times were just trying to help ourselves. Vogler has given me some good ideas on different ways to take my story to give it greater depth.
Reading Vogler while writing my draft has been a good experience, because vogler has pinpointed all the key characteristics of a good story. My problem is that i have become bogged down trying to fit all these pieces together, and my story will become overwhelmed. I do not know which ones to keep in and which ones to let go. Vogler mentions the importance of a Theme in your story, and for the life of me i can't figure out if i have ne as of yet. I think this is one necessary element that i need for my story, so might have to shift the mood to give it a specific ambiance.
1. What is the ordinary world in your story
2. Whats voglers fascination with Joseph Campbell
3. i alway thought as premise as a synopsis and not a theme, how are they similar then?
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