Short Story cycle Flashcards
What is the second part of the cycle
Calling
The character is called to some adventure or is called out of the normal frame of life
What is the third part of the cycle
Assistance
The character goes out in such of aid for his or hers commits journey
What is the fourth part of the cycle
Departure
The exit from normal life into the story
What is the fifth part of the cycle
Trials
The character must Indore many difficult tasks in order to carry on their journey
What is the sixth part of the cycle
Approach
The character is coming very near to their goal
What is the seventh part of the cycle or the half way point
Crisis
The character hits a point of what appears to be their defeat or death and appears to be the end
What is the eight part of the cycle
Treasure
The character achieves their goal
What is the ninth part of the cycle
Result
The character dose not want to return to their new life after having been through their adventure
What is the tenth part of the cycle
Return
The return into their normal world
Want is the eleventh part of the cycle
New life
The character now has to understand that his or her life cannot be the same anymore and has to learn to live differently than before
What is the final part of the cycle that leads back to the status quo
Resolution
The ending or closing of the story
What is the first standing point of the cycle
Status quo
The characters normal life where they begin
