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In the Ordinary World the main character Chris Gardner, he is a struggling salesman trying to support his family by selling bone density scanners. His girlfriend left him and his son, and he is behind on rent and his life is unstable. Unlike traditional hero journeys his world begins all mixed up with lots of problems circulating.

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in the middle of struggle, Chris sees a wealthy man in a very nice car. He asks him what he does for a living, and he sees that he is a stockbroker. The motivation comes from within himself and creates a huge desire for a better life for himself and his son. This starts his call to adventure in order create this said better life.

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“Don’t ever let somebody tell you you can’t do something.”

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In this movie, there isn't really a refusal for the call. He doesn't really have a different choice. With his back against the wall he attacks this immense stress adn challenges. He commits to this path and doesn't veer off of it.

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“He must have had some really nice pants.”

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There is no specific mentor. In this scene above he impresses Jay Twistle by solving his Rubix cube. After this he gives him a chance with a internship, but Chris is self taught and driven with his own will and motivation.

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“This part of my life is called ‘internship.’”

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In this scene above he starts his internship. Leaving his sales job behind, not in a dramatic sense but in the sense that he is starting this new chapter in his life. This now has very high stakes because out of the internship, only one person receives the job.

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 “I’m the type of person… if I don’t know the answer, I’ll find it.”

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Chris and his son are now battling homelessness. Parenting his son by himself, on this solo journey. His greatest life opponent is life itself and all the hardships that is throw his way.

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“You got a dream, you gotta protect it.”

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This is the saddest part of the movie. Since the homeless shelter was full they didn't have anywhere to go. This was the ultimate emotional and physical low point. Heartbreaking and symbolic.

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“This part of my life is called ‘running.’”

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In his running part of his life, he is running around trying to support himself and his son. Everyday is a test and struggle, juggling the internship, parenting and survival by putting food on the table. Its a slow burn of difficulty. Not one typical big hero battle.

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“This part of my life... is called ‘happiness.’”

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All the hard work finally pays off. He lands the job that he was trying to get. Wasn't magical it happened after lots of hard work and dedication. As cliche as it is. This moments feels like a fairytale ending after all the odds were stacked against him.

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This is the high of his happyness; the Pursuit of Happyness. He steps into this professional worklife of New York City. He is now doing nothing but moving forward.

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After he gets settled into this professional world. He is reborn with a new identity and is no longer defined by his past. He is stronger, wise, and better than ever. Totally transformed into a new human.

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“The future was uncertain, but he had made it.”

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His "elixir" is his experience through this process, everything that he learned about the way. His story has become an inspiration to all, especially after this movie was made.

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“You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry ain’t coming.

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The villains aren't people-they are the systems and conditions that were given to him

These are all represent real world societal issues that Chris must overcome.

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“Others may question your credentials, your papers, your degrees. Others may look for all kinds of ways to diminish your worth. But what is inside you no one can take from you or tarnish.”

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Chris’s success was self-driven.

Minimal outside help from places like the shelters, internship, and small other things. Without these things he might've not succeeded.

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“Don’t ever let somebody tell you, you can’t do something. Not even me.” 

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Stories like these are told in every household in America. The dynamic of that hard work is always rewarded and that if you work hard you can achieve anything. (The American Dream)