188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Hero Guardians

Though the Heralds are blocked from the Hero by Guardians, overcoming them is not the most daunting task. In Brokeback Mountain (2005)-

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Final Conflict - Final Battle

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - True Nature

The first Near Death Experience (previous to meeting the Supernatural Aid) draws out the Hero's True Nature and this will often show itself as a new behaviour.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Regression and Devolution

It is here that any unresolved issues are brought to light (post Trial 3 and the conquest of the Outer Challenge).

Hero's Journey and Monomyth (188 stages) - Supernatural Aid

The Supernatural Aid will often invite the Hero into his Private World, which has characteristics that include:

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Boon

The ultimate boon is simply the prize that comes with the conquest of the inner challenge. It is the tangible symbol of the conquest of the inner challenge.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Purpose of the Oracle

Every hero must experience an expansion of consciousness and the oracle's role is to push the hero towards it. This can be a significant or not so significant aspect of the journey, as long as the hero heads towards the expansion of consciousness and the tangible representation of it called the sword).

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Period of Indecision

A preliminary stage of the Road of Trials is the Period of Indecision. The crux is that this is a period where the hero's old self dissolves away and the hero in as yet uncertain whether this is the correct path for him. Often, it is the elixir or some reward further down the line that motivates him. In The Godfather (1972), it is the sword that motivates Michael (his bride, the meeting of Appollonia).

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Deception, Loneliness and Alienation

Where the hero achieves synergy, loyalty and the conquest of challenges, the opposite is true for the antihero. His fate is deception, loneliness and alienation, In Scarface (1983), Manny begins to deceive Tony (he's seeing Gina); Tony alienates Elvira; both Manny and Elvira leave Tony alone.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Fate of the Demon King

The demon king lives in a world of infinite treasure but is constantly pursued (and must avoid) the forces of good. He has gained his kingdom by committing the vilest of acts. The antihero realises that a kingdom such as this is the elixir. But in order to obtain it, he must follow the same path [of committing vile acts]. In Scarface (1983), Tony wants to take over Frank's dope empire.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Engagement

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. Following resistance to the engagement, the engagement is forced. In Straw Dogs (1971), Tom tries to break in.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero: First Threshold

As with all heroes and antiheroes, the first threshold is viewed from afar. But it is also where character traits further manifest themselves. In Scarface (1983), Manny hits on the girls again and Tony demonstrates his leadership.

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