Practical Guide

In chapter one of book one, Vogler talks about the Hero’s Journey and the model the hero follows. First Vogler introduces how Joseph Campbell’s book gave him the structure for the journey. He also introduces the idea of archetypes from Carl Jung.
Finally he describes the model of the Hero’s journey is universal and can be applied to all cultures and every time period. Vogler views the journey in three acts, combined there are twelve stages. By using movie references and examples he explains the different stages the hero goes through.

Vogler’s text was very easy to read. His introduction of Campbell’s text is being described and compared to mythology, which is easily understood. Especially when the audience has not read the text by Campbell. Overall, Vogler attempts to adapt the model into modern culture, and succeeds. The use of films that the audience most likely has seen such as Star Wars or The Wizard of OZ, helps the audience relate.

Questions:
1. In Vogler’s view what is a hero?
2. Are the hero’s values important in telling the story? What are the values that would influence the stages?
3. How does Vogler relate to female heroes?