No matter who the hero or his stature he/she will at some point reach the limits of his living environment. This is a situation where he is bored and longs to see new things or where he is simply exhausted the possibilities of his current way of living. This is typicaly when the hero is "called" to adventure. For most of us this probably happens the first time we move away from home or go off to college. The world we lived in for the first 20 years of our lives has grown to comfortable and predictable and we need to be cut open by a new experience to discover the joy of living once again and grow. The call can take many forms but in fairy tales it is often in an unfamiliar or scary form.
Eventually even if the call is not answered the hero may be pressed into action by cicumstances beyond his control.
Here is a classic tale to read: The Frog Prince
The classic tale of Daphne and Apollo also highlights the Call to Adventure and the Refusal of the Call:
Refusal of the Call Daphne and Apollo
Even the Buddha was forced by destiny to uncover his eyes, despite the intervention of his parents. Be sure to read through the second page.
If you want, take a look at the video on the right which covers the call to adventure in Star Wars. In this clip he also meets his Supernatural Aid/Spiritual Advisor.
Take a look at these stories for tomorrow and we will discuss their importance. Then we will review Supernatural Aid, Crossing the Threshold and Belly of the Whale.
Eventually even if the call is not answered the hero may be pressed into action by cicumstances beyond his control.
Here is a classic tale to read: The Frog Prince
The classic tale of Daphne and Apollo also highlights the Call to Adventure and the Refusal of the Call:
Refusal of the Call Daphne and Apollo
Even the Buddha was forced by destiny to uncover his eyes, despite the intervention of his parents. Be sure to read through the second page.
If you want, take a look at the video on the right which covers the call to adventure in Star Wars. In this clip he also meets his Supernatural Aid/Spiritual Advisor.
Take a look at these stories for tomorrow and we will discuss their importance. Then we will review Supernatural Aid, Crossing the Threshold and Belly of the Whale.
