idea of a ‘journey’ apply to Tripitaka’s pilgrimage? If so‚ how? The idea of embarking on journeys has stood the test of time - early man explored uncharted territories‚ while modern citizens jump at the chance to have an overseas experience. Are we truly concerned with materialistic experiences‚ or are we seeking to expand our horizons ? The term pilgrimage itself suggests a journey to a geographical location of spiritual importance. However‚ journey in this case
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tangled into the fate of a wizard‚ one named Gandalf the Grey‚ and a company of dwarves‚ Bilbo’s opinion changed within the span of a single night. But he does more than that‚ he transforms into a hero. This story very closely follows the heroe’s journey beginning to end except where a few steps come out of the usual order. Starting with the “call to adventure”‚ this is clearly portrayed as Gandalf expresses their need of someone in which to share an adventure. Closely following is the “refusal of
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Stage in the Hero’s Journey Film Component Ordinary World The hero’s normal world before the story begins The woods‚The country. He’s an ogre and everyone hates him. He wants to be alone. Call to Adventure The hero is presented with a problem‚ challenge or adventure to undertake Lord Farquaad sends fairy tale creatures to Shrek’s swamp‚ so he leaves the swamp to go to Lord Farquaad. To get his swamp back‚ he has to rescue the princess Fiona Refusal
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Journey to the Center of the Earth is an 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne (published in the original French as Voyage au centre de la Terre). The story involves a professor who leads his nephew and hired guide down a volcano in Iceland to the "center of the Earth". They encounter many adventures‚ including prehistoric animals and natural hazards‚ eventually coming to the surface again in southern Italy. From a scientific point of view‚ this story has not aged quite as well as other Verne
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The Journey of Two Great Heroes What does it mean to have courage? The definition of courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty‚ danger‚ or pain; bravery (Dictionary.com). What does it mean to have endurance? Endurance is the ability or strength to continue or last‚ especially despite fatigue‚ stress‚ or other adverse conditions; stamina (Dictionary.com). There are so many people in this world that show those two heroic characteristics‚ whether they are alive
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Paris takes Helen back to Troy with him‚ Menelaus summons Odysseus‚ Agamemnon‚ and other soldiers. Menelaus asks them to sail to Troy to get his wife Helen back from Paris. This is where Odysseus must leave his home‚ wife‚ and son to go on a long journey. Dorothy Gale from the movie The Wizard of Oz is also a hero. The movie is filmed in Kansas on a farm where Dorothy lives with her Aunt Em. Toto‚ Dorothy’s dog‚ bites Dorothy’s neighbor Miss Almira Gulch. Miss Almira Gulch gets a sheriff to take
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The Heroes Journey Outline 1. The Ordinary World Agent Kay identifies the only alien from the line of illegals. This shows this is an ordinary day for Kay. Also when we say Jay and an NYPD officer doing his job. 2. The Call to Adventure Kay’s partner retires‚ he needs a new one. He meets Jay after an encounter with an illegal alien. He then deletes his memory and assigns him for testing. 3. Refusal to the Call Jay is confused and doesn’t believe what he is hearing. He says to Kay ‘show
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Powereds‚ and humans. Supers are people with superhuman abilities and can control these abilities. Powereds also have superpowers except they cannot control these powers. Powereds are considered second class citizens and a burden to everyone else. Heroes are Supers that are government-approved responders to criminal Supers or natural disasters. To become a certified Hero‚ a Super was attend a University that participates in the Hero Certification Program (HCP) and graduate. While in the HCP‚ students
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we mixed yet again with other liquids. Once again the watery slimy liquid that I saw in the human wet cave is back. These liquids were from everywhere though‚ I have a feeling that’s where they all go to come together. We are embarking on another journey‚ this time with everyone. We enter yet another set of tubes. But this time we went our separate ways. All the water that I had mentioned was removed from our cluster. I was also released from my cluster. I had never been so happy in my life. I met
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Some people’s heroes include Superman or fictional characters while others involve their family members or friends. When I think of a hero I think of someone who is strong‚ intelligent‚ and daring. Many children have fictional heroes‚ because they take on such great tasks and goals. They also endure much resistance‚ hardship‚ and danger. Often the hero learns valuable lessons about survival and self-reliance. There are many examples of heroes in our modern day world. Some heroes are the brave
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