The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the cast majority of successful screenplays are built upon. Films as diverse as Gladiator (2000), Million Dollar Baby (2004), Raging Bull (1980) and Scarface (1983) were all constructed around the Hero's Journey Template.
The Hero's Journey takes the character through the Character Arc.
There are four significant stages of the Character Arc: overcoming the refusal, the transformation (road of trials), the rebirth through death and the apotheosis.
Characterization differs from the Character Arc in that it develops the hero as character.
There are a number of standard techniques used to do this. The sum of these techniques builds strong character. Often, screenwriters develop sequences for a specific set of these techniques.
For example, the hero's status, true nature and capabilities. In Gladiator (2000), we discover that Maximus is an excellent swordsman and fighter in battle (capabilities). Maximus takes time to feel the tall grass and cares about his men (true nature). His men look at him and almost bow with awe and respect (status).
Learn more...
You can also receive a regular, free newsletter by entering your email address at this site.
You are free to reproduce this article as long as no changes are made and the author's name and site URL are retained.
Kal Bishop is a management consultant based in London, UK. His specialities include Knowledge Management and Creativity and Innovation Management. He has consulted in the visual media and software industries and for clients such as Toshiba and Transport for London. He has led Improv, creativity and innovation workshops, exhibited artwork in San Francisco, Los Angeles and London and written a number of screenplays. He is a passionate traveller. He can be reached at http://managing-creativity.com/
Scarface Money Power Respect (PlayStation Portable, 2006) PSP, Scarface The World is Yours complete w/ original case & manual Playstation 2 PS2, Prototype Microsoft Xbox 360 PAL Brand New, Scarface: Money. Power. Respect (PlayStation Portable, 2006) - Disk/Game Only,
Def Jam Vendetta Playstation 2 Game PS2 NEW * BLACK LABEL!!!, Wanted: Weapons of Fate (Xbox 360) ~, Def Jam Vendetta (Nintendo GameCube, 2003) Factory Sealed With Y Folds!, ULTIMATE PS2 Console bundle (42 GAMES and MORE) watch the video in ad, Def Jam Vendetta (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003) Free ship, Def Jam Vendetta (Sony PlayStation 2, Disc Only), King of New York [UMD for PSP], New DVD, Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laure, DEF JAM VENDETTA Gamecube , Def Jam Vendetta PS2 Game (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003), Def Jam Vendetta (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003), (200 Discs) Sony Playstation 2 PS2 Video Game Wholesale Lot - "As Is" , Def Jam Vendetta (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003) PS2 FREE S/H, Sony PSP 1001 Black Handheld System With Games & Extras, Scarface Money Power Respect Sony PSP Game New, Def Jam Vendetta Nintendo Gamecube Game plays on Wii, Def Jam Vendetta (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003) Complete Fast Shipping!, Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. (Playstation Portable) PSP, SCARFACE THE WORLD IS YOURS Playstation 2 Complete w/ Box + Manual , SCARFACE THE WORLD IS YOURS Playstation 2 , Scarface The World Is Yours Great Game For Playstation 2 And 3, DEF JAM VENDETTA: VIDEO GAME, GameCube Video Game, Playstation 2 Scarface The World Is Yours Video Game. , Scarface: The World is Yours (Playstation 1 PS1) COMPLETE, Def Jam Vendetta (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003) Fast Shipping!, Scarface: The World is Yours for Sony PlayStation 2, *Scar Face Scarface The World is Yours COMPLETE WORKS XBOX Game, WANTED WEAPONS OF FATE PLAYSTATION 3 PS3 VIDEO GAME VERY LITTLE USE COMPLETE, Scarface: The World is Yours - XBOX, DEF JAM VENDETTA Sony PlayStation 2, 2002 USED RATED TEEN, Scarface: Money. Power. Respect. (Playstation Portable, 2006) PSP New Sealed, Wanted Weapons of Fate Complete GREAT XBOX 360, New Wanted: Weapons of Fate Xbox 360 Video Game, Def Jam Defjam Vendetta DISC WORKS Gamecube Game Cube, Def Jam Vendetta w/MANUAL WORKS Sony Playstation 2 PS2, Def Jam Vendetta DISC GREAT Sony Playstation 2 PS2, Scarface The World is Yours Sony PlayStation PS 2 Play Station PS2 Complete Game, SCARFACE: THE WORLD IS YOURS (PC Games) BRAND NEW & SEALED * 2000 / XP, Scarface The World Is Yours Scar Face w/MANUAL WORKS Playstation 2 PS2, Def Jam Vendetta (Sony PlayStation 2), Def Jam Vendetta GameCube Game, Complete, Resurfaced, Tested, Def Jam Vendetta - PS2 Sony PLAYSTATION 2 - Complete with Case Manual Disc, Def Jam Defjam Vendetta COMPLETE WORKS Gamecube Game Cube, Scar Face Scarface The World is Yours COMPLETE MINT XBOX Game, *Scar Face Scarface The World is Yours w/CASE WORKS XBOX Game, Game: Def Jam Vendetta - Sony PlayStation 2 - PS2 - Excellent Condition, *** PS2 Def Jam Vendetta VERY GOOD DISC Low Ship ! ***, New Scarface PSP Video Game, SONY PS2 SYSTEM BUNDLE W/ 33 GAMES & 2 CONTROLLERS , Scar Face Scarface The World is Yours w/CASE WORKS XBOX Game, Scarface Money Power Respect Sony PSP Brand New Factory Sealed, Scarface The World is Yours PlayStation 2 PS2, DEF JAM VENDETTA [T], Def Jam Vendetta (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003) Good Playstation 2 Game!, Def Jam Vendetta (Nintendo GameCube, 2003) No Booklet, Def Jam Vendetta - PlayStation 2 PS2, Def Jam Vendetta Nintendo GameCube Wii,
