Lesson 1

[Ayesha Morris]

Ayesha’s Transformational Journey

What I learned doing this assignment is…?”
I learned how to think of the arc of a character in terms of opposites, and the way that brought into focus a concrete journey of changes that needed to occur, and what the sharp contrast between those traits needed to be.
I also got a glimpse of the challenge I had with vacillating on subject matter and possibly with trying to come up with fictional traits for a real life character.

Who is your Hero and what is their Character Arc that represents a transformation?
Hilda, an unassuming 19th century coal worker must face greedy authorities in an island port, and lead a fight for justice.

Internal Journey: From feeling helpless to having the strength to rise up against a gridlock of power.

External Journey: Young woman who motivates hundreds to strike for better pay

Old Ways:
Lets people take advantage of her
seen as an embarrassment
timid
disrespected
not taken seriously

New Ways:
Stands up for herself
motivates others
strong
respected
gains the revered title of queen

[Jan Ostegard]

Jan O’s Transformational Journey

What I learned from this assignment is there are two transitional journeys. It was really hard to separate them into internal and external.

Who is your Hero and what is their Character Arc that represents a transformation?

Emily. While still recovering from a mental breakdown she spends her 50th birthday weekend in a secluded cabin with old friends. There she is forced to face old wounds and confront a vengeful spirit that is terrorizing the group.

Internal Journey: From feeling anxious and depressed to finding confidence, strength and hope.

External Journey: From being too scared to make any decisions (for fear of making the wrong one) to literally taking control of the situation and fighting for her and her friends’ survival.

Old Ways:
* Stuck on auto-pilot.
* Always relying on others to lift her up.
* Hates confrontation and never rocks the boat.
* Scared of everything. Stuck on freeze mode.

New Ways:
* Faces both her past and present head-on.
* Takes control of the situation to try and save everyone.
* Puts a spotlight on all of the elephants in the room.
* Even though she’s still scared she switches to fight mode.