"wresding" - 1 õppematerjal

Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey

65  T H E W R I T E R ' S JOURNEY ~ T H I R D EDITION Christopher Vogler denied can turn into something monstrous that wants to destroy us. If the Threshold Guardian represents neuroses, then the Shadow archetype stands for psychoses that not only hamper us, but threaten to destroy us. T h e Shadow may simply be that shady part of ourselves that we are always wresding with in struggles over bad habits and old fears. T h i s energy can be a powerful internal force with a life of its own and its own set of interests and priorities. It can be a destructive force, especially if not acknowledged, confronted, and brought to light. T h u s in dreams, Shadows m a y appear as monsters, demons, devils, evil aliens, vampires, or other fearsome enemies. N o t e that many Shadow figures are also shapeshifters, such as vampires and werewolves.