JOURNEY DIFFERENCES

FEMININE JOURNEY	MASCULINE JOURNEY
Ending provides a circular or episodic framework.	Follows a linear line with clear beginning, middle and end.
She proves herself to herself.	He proves himself to the group.
It’s multi-climatic.	There’s one major climax.
She returns to share her experiences with anyone who’ll listen and chooses the next one to partake the journey.	He returns to share his rewards with the entire group. He’s taken the journey for them.
She travels the path of allowance with obstacles.	He travels the path of resistance to obstacles.
She awakens in the beginning when she realizes she never had power. She comes into “self” to be awakened.	He awakens in the end when he realizes his power holds him back from his feelings. He must let go of “self” to be awakened.
In her model she finds “heart.”	In his new model he finds “heart.”
She finds courage.	He finds courage.