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Hero's Journey - Part 5 and 6 (of 17)

The hero’s journey is the screenwriting template. Screenwriters can use it to write effective screenplays. Below are a few of the elements of each stage of the journey.

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Most successful stories and screenplays include a shape shifter. The shape shifter has many functions including:

Practical Screenwriting: Hero's Journey

Following is a basic deconstruction of Gladiator (Academy Award Winner Best Film, 2000) – from this the value of the Hero's Journey becomes more apparent.

Screenwrting and Hero's Journey - Contrasting the Hero with the AntiHero

The difference between hero, anti-hero and other variations simply lies in situation, motivation and result. In fact, the antihero is simply an archetype:

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Screenwriting and the Hero's Journey - Multiple Challenges and Antagonists

Screenwriters often forget that the hero normally faces multiple challenges and antagonists.

Hero's Journey: Character and Climax

The apotheosis is where the character climaxes. The precursor to that is the atonement with the father, where the hero confronts that which prevents his illumination.

American Screenwriter; Hero's Journey - Celebrating the Success of the Trials

Once the Hero has passed his trials (completed this stage of the transformation), there is often a celebration. At this point, the hero also begins to shed his Old Self. It is also not uncommon for the hero to be given a prize at this point.

Screenwritng, Film, Hero's Journey - The Pull Backwards and Forwards

Post the Transformation (also known as the Road of Trials), the hero has to make a choice: to seize the Sword or not. The choice is made all the more difficult by various forces- the pull toward the Sword and forces dissuading the Seizure of it. Often the forces backward are more overpowering - making the push forward all the more difficult.

Heroes Journey: Farewell to the Old Self

Once the hero has completed the Transformation (also known as the stage of the Road of Trials), he says goodbye to his Old Self and welcomes his New Self.

Screenwriter Online: Hero's Journey and 3D Characterization of Allies

A three dimensional hero makes for a richer story. Similarly, three dimensional allies make for an even better story.