Silence of the Lambs follows the Hero's Journey Template: Introduce Hero and Capabilities [Clarice tackling the FBI assault course]. Herald brings the Call to Adventure [Jack Crawford sends Clarice to visit Lecter (her Supernatural Aid)]. Threshold Guardian [Dr Chiltern obstructs Clarice's visit to Lecter]. Refusal [Lecter refuses to help]. Overcoming Refusal [Lecter's cell mate is rude and causes Lecter to help Clarice by way of apology]. Lecter sends Clarice to the First Threshold [the garage]. Physical Separation / Belly of the Whale [Lecter says he'll help Clarice catch Buffalo Bill]. Antagonism developed [Buffalo Bill kidnaps senator's daughter]. Transformation / Road of Trials x 3 [Clarice controls the police officers; analyses the dead body in Clay County ; learns about the cocoon]. Resistance to the Meeting with the Oracle [Dr Chiltern obstructs Clarice from seeing Lecter before he is moved]. Journey to the Sword [Lecter journeys to meet the Senator]. Seizing the Sword [Clarice gets the info she needs, which Lecter has written in the case files; Clarice learns the significance of Silence of the Lambs]. Rebirth through Death [Lecter escapes and kills]. Reward [Clarice knows Lecter will not come after her]. Atonement with the Father [Clarice learns that Buffalo Bill can only covet what he sees]. Apotheosis [he's making a skin suit]. Ultimate Boon [Crawford has (allegedly) found Buffalo Bill]. Refusal [Crawford tells Clarice not to come to Chicago but go to Belvedere instead]. Magic Flight [Senator's daughter attempts to escape]. Rescue from Without {Clarice directed toward Mrs Lipman]. Crossing the Return Threshold [Clarice enters buffalo Bills House]. Master of the Two Worlds [Clarice and Buffalo Bill gun battle]. Freedom to Live [medals, graduation, Lecter confirms he has no plans to call on Clarice]. Learn more The Complete 188 stage Heros Journey and FREE 17 stage sample and other story structure templates can be found at http://managing-creativity.com/ You can also receive a regular, free newsletter by entering your email address at this site. Kal Bishop, MBA ********************************** You are free to reproduce this article as long as no changes are made and the author's name and site URL are retained. |
