Hero's Transformation
A deep study of Transformation - the movement from an Ordinary Self to a New Self and then an Ultimate Self (Master of the Two Selves).
Examples:
In The Godfather (1972), Michael begins as an outsider, wearing the army uniform, not wanting to be a part of the Family, not wanting to become like his father and is recognised by the other Families as a "civilian." [Old Self]
When he returns from Sicily, his Old Self has dissolved away and he is now aligned with his father's attitudes and beliefs and is working for him. He becomes the de jure head of the family. He is dressed in a black suit. [New Self]
Finally, he defeats all enemies to become de facto head of the Family [Master of Two Worlds] and lies to Kay (a confrontation with the Old Self) until he is finally a Master of the Two Selves.
In The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Andy is originally an exile of the fashion world, wears the wrong clothes, is unfamiliar with the brands and is denigrated by the women who work in Runway. [Old Self].
After a period and under Nigel's guidance, she completely transforms to become a representation of the fashion world, is accepted by everyone including Miranda and replaces Emily. [New Self].
Finally, she realises that she doesn't want Miranda's life, throws her phone into the fountain, gets a job at another magazine and gives her branded clothes to Emily. [Masters her Two Selves].
In Dances with Wolves (1990), John Dunbar is initially a US soldier fighting in the civil war. He is led to believe that Indians are foul, dirty, thieving savages. [Old Self].
Soon after entering Sioux territory, he is pulled into their world, loses his prejudices and eventually becomes one of them. [New Self].
Finally, he is pulled back to Fort Hayes where he battles that representation of his Old Self, the US soldiers, in order to become his Ultimate Self. [Master of Two Selves].
An deep understanding of the Hero's Transformation Process is critical for successful storytelling. It is within the Process of Transformation that the Secrets of Symbolism lie.
This requires the Complete Hero's Journey...more than 510 stages of the journey you need to know about....
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