188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Transmogrification and the Antagonism

It is around the time of the Seizing of the Sword and the progression of the Transmogrification that the Antagonism increases in intensity. In Straw Dogs (1971), Norman appears with the gun and rapes Amy too.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Blood and Transmogrification

The progression of the Transmogrification - the physical change - is often symbolised by the appearance of blood. In Straw Dogs (1971), David shoots the bird...the bloood seeps out and onto his clothes.

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188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Function Of Injured Animals; Symbolism Again

It is not unusual for the Hero to be led into a new stage of the Journey by an animal, a wounded animal or similar. In Straw Dogs (1971), Amy follows the cat.

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188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Atonement

It is post the Rebirth through Death Experience that the Hero feels the need to then face the Inner Challenge - to Atone - to be At-One.

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

The Hero undergoes a Period of Reflection, often during the stage of the first Trial. In Straw Dogs (1971), David is glad he came. In The Matrix (1999), Neo is glad he took the pill he did.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Consciously Agreement

The Hero consciously agrees to Journey and Transform, post the Unbearable Antagonism. Methods include:

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Physical Wounds Representing the Transmogrification

Every good Hero is wounded as he begins his (or her) Journey. As that wound heals, so it represents the Hero's Transformation and Transmogrification from an Ordinary Self to a New Self.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Hero's Quality

The Heralds are attracted to the Hero because he demonstrates a quality. In The Magnificent Seven (1960), the farmers are impressed by Chris and Vin. In Star Wars (1977), music when Luke appears signals that there is a quality about him.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Atonement with the Father

It is post the Rebirth through Death Experience that the Hero feels the need to then face the Inner Challenge - to Atone - to be At-One. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie wants to see her Mama.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Physical Change

It is during the First Threshold Outer Cave Trial that a physical change (most often a wound) is inflicted. This is where blood is most often seen. The wound is symbolic of the beginning of the Physical Transformation. As the woudn heals, so it represents the Hero's Changing. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), teh shopkeeper shoots Clyde.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Heralds Journey Characteristics

The Herald's Journey should have characteristics that demonstrate the urgency and danger of the Journey (that the Hero will ultimately embark upon). These include:

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Ordinary World

This is where the Hero is at the start of his (or her) Journey. This is a physical benchmark.