shows the hero being called to face and overcome a te cation of evil. This threatening figure is defined by th ‘egocentric and seemingly all-powerful, although we blind spot which renders it vulnerable. As the story is long build-up to the final decisive confrontation, and the through these five stages: 1. Anticipation Stage and ‘Call’: We usually first become a as if from a great distance, although in some stories we may be gi ing glimpse of its destructive power at the outset. Although it as little more than a vaguely menacing curiosity, we gradua reputation, and how it is usually casting its threatening shadow munity, country, kingdom or mankind in general. The hero ‘Call’ to confront it. . 2. Dream Stage: As the hero makes his preparations for the | (eg., as he travels towards the monster or as the monster a 1 while may seem to be going reasonably well. Our feelings ares remoteness from and immunity to danger. 3 3, Frustration Stage: At last we come face to face with th awesome power. The hero seems tiny and very much ; ‘naturally strong opponent. Indeed it seems that he is sli q may even fall helplessly into the monster's cl ‘one outcome. ge in his full stature to enjoy the prize he has won from 0 treasure; union with the ‘Princess’; succession to some