For whoever have watched star wars: a new hope
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Star Wars: A New Hope
Most of you have seen this film. Some of you have seen it more than once. This time we’ll see it differently.
I hope you enjoy it.
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Star Wars: A New Hope
1) The first question is the same:
Name of Director:
2 Actors and their roles:
(spelled correctly, of course – refer to imdb.com)
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2) List each of the 12 stages in the Hero’s Journey in a separate paragraph. Underline the name of the Stage.
Make certain to list where in the film the stage occurs and
Which characters are involved.
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Twelve Stages
Ordinary World: Describe the Hero’s world at the start of the film and how the Hero feels about it.
Mentor: Who is the Mentor, where does he/she meet the Hero, how does he/she help the Hero and what “Magic Gift” is given?
Call to Adventure: Where, how and who offers the Hero to go on a journey or adventure? Remember it’s the Hero’s call – no one else’s
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Refusal of the call: Describe why, where and how the Hero refuses the call.
Crossing the Threshold: What events lead to the Hero accepting the call, where and why does he decide to go?
Tests, Allies & Enemies: Where is the Hero first tested in the Special World, who becomes his Allies and Enemies?
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Approach of the Inmost Cave: Describe where, why and with whom the Hero enters the Shadow’s domain for the first time.
Ordeal: What events occur and who is involved in the Hero’s first battle?
Reward: What specifically is the Hero’s reward?
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The Road Back: Describe where the Hero goes after escaping the Ordeal, with whom. What does the Shadow do?
Resurrection: Who is involved and what events occur in the final battle and how is the Hero’s willing to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Elixir: What specifically is the Hero’s ultimate reward?
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3) List each of the 7 archetypal characters in the Hero’s Journey in a separate paragraph. Underline the name of the Archetype.
Make certain to list where in the film the Archetype interacts with the Hero and
How he or she interacts with him or her.
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Seven Archetypes
The Hero: Who is the character that drives the action? How does he/she change from “I” to “we”? Where does he/she commit the ultimate sacrifice and what is it?
The Mentor: Who is the character that aids the Hero, how does the Mentor push the Hero over the threshold and what is offered as the ‘magic gift?”
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Threshold Guardian(s): Which character(s) try to prevent the Hero from entering the Special World? Where and why?
The Herald: Which character offers news or a challenge to the Hero? Where?
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The Shape Shifter: Which character appears to be or believe one thing only to surprise us by being or believing something else?
The Shadow: Which character threatens the Hero the most? Why?
The Trickster: Which character creates mischief for the Hero or lightens the mood. How?
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4) This question is new.
Discuss an example of the use of Sound Effects in a specific scene and how it affects its mood and rhythm. Make certain to describe the sound effect.
Discuss an example of the use of Music in a specific scene and how it affects its mood and rhythm. Make certain to describe the music.
If you’re not certain about the difference between music and sound effects e-mail me.
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No theme, plot, symbols or Göethe this time but lots of other interesting aspects.
Please e-mail me if you have any questions at [email protected].
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