45 Master Characters (68 page)

Feminine Journey

Masculine Journey

Ending provides a circular or episodic framework.

Follows a linear line with clear beginning, middle and end.

She proves herself to herself.

He proves himself to the group.

It's multi-climactic.

There's one major climax.

She returns to share her experiences with anyone who'll listen and chooses the next one to partake the journey.

He returns to share his rewards with the entire group. He's taken the journey for them.

She travels the path of allowance with obstacles.

He travels the path of resistance to obstacles.

She awakens in the beginning when she realizes she never had power. She comes into “self” to be awakened.

He awakens in the end when he realizes his power holds him back from his feelings. He must let go of “self” to be awakened.

In her model she finds “heart.”

In his new model he finds “heart.”

She finds courage.

He finds courage.

She's kept from her journey if saved.

He's told to save and protect women.

She's told to be passive and receptive.

He's told to provide and be strong.

She gets internal reward of “spirit” and selfhood.

He gets the girl and external rewards in the end.

She learns about nature and oneness.

He learns about courage and oneness.

She needs to trust herself and her own instincts.

He needs to trust his abilities.

She lives in a dangerous world.

He lives in a world of opportunity.

She isn't supported by society.

He is supported by society.