Responding to Quotation B
Although
they are not as fantastical as those spoken of in legend, each and every one of
us experiences the hero’s journey. One of the times in my life that I
experienced a version of the hero’s journey was the first time that I
auditioned for the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival.
I
was enticed by the prestige and honor of All-State, which, along with the
encouraging words of mentors, led me to embark upon the “Adventure” of the
audition into the realm of the unknown. However, I was unprepared for the
challenges that I would face. I wasn’t ready for the extreme frustration that
is associated with perfecting music sung in a foreign language. Many times I
was tempted to give up completely to make the frustration stop, but I
persevered. I
Unfortunately, all my preparation
wasn’t enough to prepare me for my audition. Once at the location of the
auditions, I became increasingly nervous and pessimistic. I stressed myself out
to the point that when I reached the audition room, I was a complete mess. I botched
the song in numerous locations, and the whole time felt terrible.
When I returned home, I noticed a
change within me. I realized that compared to the ordeal through which I had
just passed, singing in everyday situations was no longer intimidating. The experience gave me greater
confidence, and was invaluable in forging me into the more confident person
that I am today.
I know what you mean by this. I too have had instances where I feel as though I am embarking on my own hero's journey, and each time I come out of it with more knowledge and wisdom. I think that because of this, humans decided to hyperbolize their every-day occurrences into stories, to be passed down from generation to generation. In this manner, our ancestors could feel connected with the characters of legends and myths.
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