Ethos, Pathos and Logos

Songs:

Logos: I Can- Nas

Ethos: Fix you- Coldplay

Pathos: Love Me, Love Me- The Cardigans

This is an example of Logos because every knows that it represents peace.

This is an example of ethos because this is the artist personal opinion about the war and human life.

This is an example of pathos because it evokes emotion about what is happening in Darfur.

Anti Bib 4

Vogler, Christopher. “The Ordinary World” “The Call to Adventure” The Writer’s Journey:
Mythic Structure for Writers. 3rd Edition. Studio City, California: Michael Wiese Productions,
2007. 83-105.

Summary:
In the beginning of the section, Vogler talks about the importance of the title. The title can sometimes be a metaphor that expresses the tone of the story. Also opening images of a story can also set the mood or suggest what might happen in the story. Then there is the “prologue” where readers might find the background of the story or what might happen as the story goes on. They introduce may establish the villain of the story. “The Ordinary World” is where the audience last sees the hero before he or she goes off on the adventure. This world must be very different from the “Special World,” because the audience needs to see a vivid change. Foreshadowing can be seen in the Ordinary World by expressing a dilemma or a problem that is about to arise. The audience can get a small glimpse of the Special World through foreshadowing. Then there is the “Dramatic Question” that involves a piece of the story. This question could talk about the plot or the hero’s personality or other characters. Moreover, every hero needs an inner and outer problem. If the hero does not have an inner problem, then his character is seen as flat. These problems can be about the hero’s personal story or moral problems but he or she must solve this problem along the journey. Also the entrance of the hero plays in the important role in the story. The audience needs a buildup of the character so that they can connect with the hero. This is the opportunity to show the hero’s personality and everything about him or her. Another point Vogler talks about is “Identification,” which is when the hero and the audience are on the same page. This can happen by making the hero have a certain set of goals or desires that the audience might have for themselves. “The Hero’s Lack” is when the hero is lacking a certain quality that the audience wishes to see in the hero. “Tragic Flaw” is a feature that the hero has that leads him his downfall. “Wounded Heroes” is another point Vogler talks about, he says that the wound will never be seen but expressed in the story. This wound will humanize the hero in front of the audience. The “What’s at Stake” stage is when the audience starts to care about the hero because they know what he or she is after. The Backstory and Exposition” talks about the character past history therefore the readers will understand he or she more. The theme of the story is a statement about the whole story the audience gets to see. “The Call to Adventure” stage is the second stage in Vogler’s book that he talks about. This call gets the hero to start pursing his journey and also helps the story get going. Synchronicity, are accidents or twist of fate that calls the hero to he or she’s journey. Temptation for a potential partner is another way to get the hero to start his new journey. “Heralds of Change” is an additional example to provoke the hero on his or her journey. The herald can be good, bad or neutral in a story. When a villain or an enemy starts to ask about the hero in the story, this is called “Reconnaissance”. Lastly, Vogler goes on talking about how the hero might show discomfort from the journey or feel that he or she is lacking something in his or her life which causes the adventure.

Reaction:
I thought this section was very helpful in trying to understand a story. I never really thought about the meaning of title until I read that section. He also talked about the first images of a story can tell the audience a lot about what will happen in the story. This section broke down different parts of the story, showing the deeper meaning in everything. I realized that there is so much that goes into making a story captivating to the author’s audience.

Questions:
How can we relate these stages within our personal life?
Do we have a tragic flaw? If so, how can we identify the tragic flaw?
Why is the theme of the story such an important aspect in a story?

Anti - Bib

Vogler, Christopher. “Threshold Guardian.” The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers.
Studio City, California: Michael Wiese Productions, 1998. 49-80.

Summary
In the “Threshold Guardian,” Vogler talks about how the hero goes through obstacles at these stages. The threshold guardian is not the villain in the story but someone smaller than that. By testing about the function, the hero has a couple options he or she can do. He or she can either retreat back or attack the threshold guardian head on or use deception. The most effective method to this problem is getting under the skin of the evil person. By doing this the hero is allowing his or her self to think like the guardian. The object is not to defeat the guardian but to integrate qualities into the hero, so that the hero will be more sympathetic. The next section talks about the significance of the “Herald” and how it brings change in the story. The herald can be either a person or a force in the story. Its function is to motivate the hero for the new adventure he or she is about to begin. There can be a negative herald in the story or a positive herald that helps the hero to its journey. This archetype can be seen at any time in a story. The next archetype is the “Shapeshifter,” this archetype can be seen as a romantic partner for the hero. They also can change mood and form in the story. The shapeshifter is there to express the animus and anima. These may be positive or negative forces that may help the hero along its adventure or try to destroy him or her. The Shapshifter is also a symbol for change in the inner hero. Their function is to bring doubt or suspense within the movie. The “Shadow” symbolizes the dark side of something. These qualities can be shown through a villain or an enemy. The function of the Shadow is to create conflict and challenge the hero. They also try to bring out the best in the hero. An Ally can help the hero with its journey or can be seen as a comic relief. They do not always have to be human in a story. Their function is to humanize the hero and add character in the story. Finally the Trickster reduces the big egos of the hero and help the hero relate to the audience. They also represent mischief and the desire for change. Most of the time in a drama, a Trickster is there for comic relief and to diminish the tension of a conflict.

Reaction
I thought this was an interesting section to read about. Even though in previous readings they mention these archetypes; I still didn’t know what the true functions of the archetypes were. One section that calls to my attention, is the Ally section; this sections explained how there are numerous types of Allies. An animal or a non human or a ghost from a grave could be an Ally in a story. I also thought it was interesting when Vogler was talking about the functions of the animus and anima. He talks about how these repressed qualities are shown through our friends and classmates.


Questions:
1) Can an Ally ever turn evil in a story?
2) What exactly are the functions of the animus and anima? How can we realize these functions in our own lives?
3) Where is there an example of the Herald being a neutral figure?

What Character would I be?

If I had to choose a Disney character to be, I would choose Princess Jasmine from Aladdin. Even though we have the same name I would still choose her because she is a determined woman. She did not give up on her love because society did not agree with it. Though she is very wealthy she has no problem exploring outside of the palace, this is where met her true love Aladdin. They are from two very different backgrounds yet their love overcomes it. Princess Jasmine wants to change people's beliefs on marriage and culture. She wants change for her people and the city. She believes in uniting the people as one and overcome the class barrier that divides her and Aladdin. Her falling in love with someone different from her background is an example of her trying to overcome an obstacle. She believes in change.

I truly believe in helping others like Princess Jasmine does in the movie. I want to eliminate the barriers we have with different cultures and unite people from all around the world. Just as she does, I too want change in the world. I plan to major in International Relations and Global Affairs. I want to travel around the world and help others who are less unfortunate. Princess Jasmine never gives up in what she believes in and I truly admire that about her. I believe in diversity and exploring different and things and I think Princess Jasmine displays the same qualities. She is truly a good person in the movie.