Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
RETALIATION
An important lesson of martial arts is Finish your opponent. Heroes often learn
that villains or Shadows who are not completely defeated in the crisis can rise up
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stronger than before. T h e ogre or villain that the hero confronted in the Ordeal may
pull himself together and strike a counterblow. A parent who has been challenged
for dominance in the family may get over the initial shock and unleash a devastating
retaliation. A martial arts opponent knocked off balance may recover his center and
deliver a surprise attack. In the Tiananmen Square incident, the Chinese government
rallied after several days of confusion to launch a crushing response that drove the
students and their Goddess of Liberty from the Square.
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