Table of Contents
Acknowledgments x
Foreword xi
Preface xvii
Introduction xxii
Part 1
Chapter 1 Archetypal Theory 1
Jungian Theory Basics 3
Fairy Tales and Myths 7
Archetypal Themes 9
The Language of Symbols 18
Comparison of the Virgin and the Hero 20
Chapter 2 The Virgin Archetypal Journey 29
Dependent World 30
Price of Conformity 36
Opportunity to Shine 41
Dresses the Part 46
Secret World 50
No Longer Fits Her World 54
Caught Shining 57
Gives Up What Kept Her Stuck 59
Kingdom in Chaos 65
Wanders in the Wilderness 66
Chooses Her Light 67
Re-Ordering (Rescue) 69
The Kingdom is Brighter 75
Virgin Film Summaries 78
Chapter 3 Anti-Virgin Stories 101
Chapter 4 The Hero Archetypal Journey 106
Ordinary World 107
Call to Adventure 110
Refusal of the Call Meeting with the Guide 114
Crossing the First Threshold 116
Tests, Allies, Enemies 118
Preparations 121
Crisis 121
Reward 122
The Road Back 125
The Final Battle 126
Return with the Elixir 128
Hero Film Summaries 129
Part 2
Chapter 5 Screenplay Structure 145
The Three-Act Structure 146
The Beat Sheet 151
The Central Question 154
Connections 158
Character Profiles and Symbolism 162
Conclusion 179
Appendix 1 Beat Worksheets 185
Appendix 2 Pitch Preparation Worksheet 187
Appendix 3 Character Symbolism Worksheet 188
Selected References 190
About the Author 192
