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NAME:
Faamoa Seumanu ID:13841093 POP GENRES
ASSIGNMENT 2
Fan Fiction
Princess Momoneki
Something huge happened; the village was attacked by the demons
from the forest. The King was filled with rage so he summoned his most trusted
spies Lady Eboshi and Jiko to destroy the forest and deliver back to him the
head of the great forest spirit. Without realising the consequences Lady Eboshi
and Jiko did as they were commanded and chopped the Great Spirit’s head off.
The Great Spirit when on a rampage and consumed everything in finding his head.
In realising this people of Iron town seek help from a young boy named Ashitaka
who was in search of a cure for his curse. At first he was reluctant to help
because he doubts that he may not succeed but after a lot of persuasion from
the people he changed his mind and decided to help out. During his journey he
encounters a female, the adopted daughter of a wolf goddess. At first she was reluctant in getting to know
him because of her hatred towards the humans for destroying their home forest.
But she has no choice but to ally with him to save everyone. They search
desperately and finally they found it and returned it to the Great Forest
Spirit. As a reward the Great Forest Spirit swiped away all that was damaged
and changed it to a beautiful grass; all that was destroyed was refined. After
everything was resolved Ashitaka and San took their separate ways. Ashitak decided
to stay in Iron town and San returned to the forest.
After the separation, Ashitaka when and visit Lady Eboshi
and asked if she can help with the rebuilding of Iron town which she accepted
with pleasure.
Lady Eboshi: I have no choice since I am the one capable of
all the damage in Iron town.
Ashitaka: Thank you
Ashitaka turned to the people and said: I have decided to
remain here in Iron town and help you all in the rebuilding of this village.
After the conversation he looked around and saw that there
was nothing left, everything was destroyed. But this did not make him waver, he
cling on to the hope of rebuilding the village in help from the people and Lady
Eboshi.
After a while the people were working on rebuilding the town
when Ashitaka saw monk Jiko still there. He when over and asked what he was
doing there in which he replied: There is nowhere else to go. If I returned
back to my village I will be executed by the king for not succeeding in my
mission. And if I hide the King’s knights will hunt me down and brought me to
justice. So I have decided to stay here in Iron town instead. Besides I also
helped out in rebuilding of this town. And I know that you will help me, right!
After all you are a good person and helping is what you do. He smiled back at
him.
Jiko: What about you are you not leaving with princess San?
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Ashitaka: No she said that she cannot because she still
hates humans for what they did to them. But I can still visit her sometimes.
Jiko: Good on you boy.
While they were still talking the Kings knight arrived at
the moment and commanded for Eboshi and Ziko heads. If not they will destroy
what is left of Iron town.
The people were starting to get worried and started to
paniced. But then Ashitaka calm them down and said that he will come up with a
solution with this situation. So he discussed it with Jiko and Lady Eboshi. And
come up with a difficult situation.
They brought back the news to the people that they will
decide to ask the wolf tribe to help them out.
The people stated mumbling doubting that the wolves will help them.
People: What makes you think they will help us? Despite
everything that our kind has done to them huh!
Ashitaka: I am not sure either but we have to try our best
to persuade them in helping us. We need their help in protecting our town.
People: They agreed.
Ashitaka when back to San and asked for their help.
San: Why should we help the humans after everything they
have dome to us?
Ashitaka: I can understand that you are still mad but we
need your help in saving our town. If not we will be force to leave Iron town.
San: Fine, we will help but this will be the last time, am I
understood.
Ashitaka: Yes, thank you very much, He smiled back at her.
This gave her a plush on her face.
After this the wolves and the humans worked together to get
rid of the Kings guard.
The people were having a celebration party for there victory
but Ashitak did not join because of his sadness over San leaving.
A flashback of there recently conversation
Ashitaka: Why don’t you stay here with me in Iron town? We
can work together in rebuilding this town and stay together.
San: As much as I want to but I can’t. I just can’t forgive the
humans for what they have done to me and my home.
Ashitaka: I understand. And thank you for all that help that
you have given to me and these people.
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San: You are so very welcome
Ishitaka: I guess this is goodbye now
San: I guess! This is goodbye
Ishitaka: One day you and I will be together again. And that
day will come very soon.
San: Plush, face turned red. She smiled back at him and
answered back: yeah one day.
Ishitaka: Yelled! Goodbye San, thanks for everything again.
San: Goodbye
COMMANTARY
My fan fiction replicates some of Voglers {1998) mythic narrative
structure, and character archetypes including the plot point. My fan fiction
was just a small scene from the film Princess Mononoke. I have decided to write
a small fraction of act 1 introducing the main cause of the whole conflict in
the story and when straight to act 2 where there is a turning point. This is
where Ishitaka first encounter friends, allies and enemies. I did this first
because it is a short story and also the audience prefers to aim straight to
the point without beating around the push.
So my fan fiction focuses on Act 2 because it is mention by Vogler
{1998) this part takes up about half percent {50) of a story or a film. And
then my it moves on in to Act 3, where Ishitaka resolves everything, overcoming
his enemy, In possession of what he needed and claims the gold and makes a
decision on what he would do with it. Within a story or film the climax is
always big and the solution is fast and short just like what Vogler {1998)
claims they usually are.
For the character archetypes I used some of Vogler’s {1998) for
according to him there are eight major character archetypes. Hero: the one who sacrifices for the
needs of others. Mentor: someone who helps and teaches the hero, threshold
guardian: menacing face to the hero. Herald: Introduces a new challenge to the hero, shape
shifter: Characters who can change forms, shadow: shows the dark side, evil,
ally: someone who supports and travels with the hero and trickster: mischief,
desire for change, selfish.
For
example:
Ashitaka
is the hero in my fan fiction, who helps people in need of help.
San: Is
an ally who travelled and helped out the hero in many ways
Threshold
guardian: Moro the mother of San, wolf goddess.
King’s
guard: Herald who proposes a new threat to the hero
People: Mentor who persuade encourage the hero to fight for
their town.
References:
Vogler, C. 1998. The writer’s journey: Mythic structure for writers. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions.
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