45 Master Characters (68 page)
Stage 9 — Victory or Failure
Rebellion — brings him failure. He's down the path of no return.
Awakening — brings him victory and rewards.
Your character:
JOURNEY DIFFERENCES
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. |
SOCIETAL/GENDER DIFFERENCES
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. |
