Dynamic stories always have a call to adventure. Stage 2, otherwise known as the call to adventure stage, provides a reason for the entire plot due to the fact that it presents a challenge that must be taken on. Both Beowulf and The Matrix have striking similarities as well as differences in terms of approaching this stage. In both stories, the hero faces abnormality which disrupts their daily lives in the ordinary world and presents a quest that must be conquered. This stage is critical because it is the beginning of the journey in which each main character transforms from being an “ordinary” person to being a “hero.” This stage helps audience members in their own day-to-day lives because it shows how one’s life is a result of their decisions
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During this stage, the hero learns the consequences that may result from refusal as well as what may result from succession of the task at hand. In the story Beowulf, the main character experiences a disruption of his ordinary world which ignites his call to adventure stage. For instance, Beowulf heard stories of a dangerous and ruthless monster who was the reason for the death of many warriors of the ordinary world, Herot. The people of Herot called upon Beowulf to defeat this treacherous monster known as Grendel, as Beowulf was their only hope. In this stage of the story, Beowulf learned the consequences that may result of this dangerous mission such as death, because Grendel had killed many people before him. Beowulf also learned that this disruption of the ordinary world was Grendel himself, and normality would not be restored unless the monster was defeated. Throughout this stage, Beowulf was presented with a challenging task that would come with great rewards. This call to adventure stage acts as the fundamental building blocks in the choice of the entire mission at hand, which is why it is such a significant part of the …show more content…
In the story The Matrix, the main character experiences an abnormality within his ordinary world. This is apparent in scene 1 when Neo receives a message on his computer telling him to “wake up” and that “The Matrix has [him].” This is a total disruption of his day-to-day life due to the fact that his reaction is “What the hell?” and he proceeds to look around the room as if he will find someone playing a joke on him. The audience is able to assume that this does not occur on a regular basis due to Neo’s reaction and denial. This is similar to Beowulf, because, in both of these dynamic stories, the hero encounters a disruption that interferes with normality. Also in scene 4, an unknown voice helps Neo avoid people who are looking for him. In this stage, Neo learns some of the danger associated with the task at hand. In addition, Neo receives a phone call in scene 5, in which Morpheus tells him “you’re the one” and explains a place in where Neo must meet him. The audience can infer that since Neo is “the one” he is a part of something bigger than himself, in terms that Neo must assist these people in defeating the Matrix. In this stage, Neo is presented with the opportunity to help Morpheus defeat the
During this stage, the hero learns the consequences that may result from refusal as well as what may result from succession of the task at hand. In the story Beowulf, the main character experiences a disruption of his ordinary world which ignites his call to adventure stage. For instance, Beowulf heard stories of a dangerous and ruthless monster who was the reason for the death of many warriors of the ordinary world, Herot. The people of Herot called upon Beowulf to defeat this treacherous monster known as Grendel, as Beowulf was their only hope. In this stage of the story, Beowulf learned the consequences that may result of this dangerous mission such as death, because Grendel had killed many people before him. Beowulf also learned that this disruption of the ordinary world was Grendel himself, and normality would not be restored unless the monster was defeated. Throughout this stage, Beowulf was presented with a challenging task that would come with great rewards. This call to adventure stage acts as the fundamental building blocks in the choice of the entire mission at hand, which is why it is such a significant part of the …show more content…
In the story The Matrix, the main character experiences an abnormality within his ordinary world. This is apparent in scene 1 when Neo receives a message on his computer telling him to “wake up” and that “The Matrix has [him].” This is a total disruption of his day-to-day life due to the fact that his reaction is “What the hell?” and he proceeds to look around the room as if he will find someone playing a joke on him. The audience is able to assume that this does not occur on a regular basis due to Neo’s reaction and denial. This is similar to Beowulf, because, in both of these dynamic stories, the hero encounters a disruption that interferes with normality. Also in scene 4, an unknown voice helps Neo avoid people who are looking for him. In this stage, Neo learns some of the danger associated with the task at hand. In addition, Neo receives a phone call in scene 5, in which Morpheus tells him “you’re the one” and explains a place in where Neo must meet him. The audience can infer that since Neo is “the one” he is a part of something bigger than himself, in terms that Neo must assist these people in defeating the Matrix. In this stage, Neo is presented with the opportunity to help Morpheus defeat the