The Dream Giver: Chapter 3

Ordinary's Journey Begins

• Ordinary leaves his home in Familiar to pursue his big dream, despite his family and friends being against it.

Encounter with Bullies

• Ordinary meets bullies in the Borderland, including his mother, uncle, and best friend, who are trying to stop him from pursuing his dream.
• These bullies are nobodies who are trying to hold him back because they are comfortable with their lives in Familiar and don't want change.

Champion's Help

• Champion, a somebody from Familiar, helps Ordinary understand that his bullies are motivated by fear of change and loss of comfort.
• Champion advises Ordinary to understand the concerns of his bullies and look for the merit in their concerns, which can help clarify his plans.

Ordinary's Decision

• Ordinary decides to pursue his dream despite his bullies' opposition, and his mother eventually supports him.
• Ordinary learns to understand and address the concerns of his bullies, which helps him clarify his plans.

The Landlord's Objection

• The Landlord of Familiar, who owns the bridge to the unknown, denies Ordinary access to the bridge, trying to keep nobodies in Familiar.

Ordinary's Solution

• Ordinary decides to swim across the wide waters to pursue his dream, but finds a small boat with a note from Champion, which helps him cross safely.

Reflections

• Ordinary reflects on his journey, realizing that his decision to pursue his dream upset the comfort zone of those close to him.
• He learns that some bullies can help clarify his plans, but ultimately, he must decide who to please and choose to please the Dream Giver.

Ordinary's Journey Begins

• Ordinary meets bullies in the borderland, which is not far from the sign that marks the beginning of his path.
• As he approaches the borderland, he sees a wide stretch of flat ground and a bridge to the unknown.

Ordinary's Bullies

• Ordinary's bullies are people he knows, including his mother, uncle, and best friend.
• They are nobodies who are trying to prevent him from pursuing his dream.
• His mother is worried about his safety and tries to convince him to turn back.
• His uncle is accusatory, saying that Ordinary is going against family tradition.
• His best friend is worried about Ordinary's chances of success and doesn't want to see him fail.

Champion's Help

• Champion, an old friend from familiar, appears and offers to help Ordinary.
• Champion explains that Ordinary's bullies are motivated by their own concerns and fears.
• He advises Ordinary to try to understand their concerns and look for the merit in their arguments.
• Some bullies may need to be dismissed or avoided, but most can help Ordinary clarify his plans.

Overcoming Bullies

• Ordinary learns to understand and address his bullies' concerns.
• He decides to pursue his dream despite their opposition.
• He chooses to please the dream Giver rather than his bullies.

The Landlord's Obstruction

• The landlord of familiar, who owns the land and the bridge, tries to block Ordinary's path.
• The landlord is an antagonist who doesn't care about Ordinary's needs and wants to keep nobodies in their usual jobs.
• Ordinary decides to swim across the wide waters to avoid the landlord's obstruction.

A New Path

• Ordinary finds a small boat with a note from Champion, which helps him cross the wide waters safely.
• He says goodbye to his bullies and begins his journey into the unknown.
• Ordinary reflects on his journey, writing in his journal about the lessons he has learned.