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What did Ordinary see standing in the middle of the borderland?
What did Ordinary see standing in the middle of the borderland?
Ordinary's mother was happy to see him in the borderland.
Ordinary's mother was happy to see him in the borderland.
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What did Champion offer to help Ordinary with?
What did Champion offer to help Ordinary with?
Ordinary's bullies were all strangers to him.
Ordinary's bullies were all strangers to him.
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Ordinary was able to convince his bullies to support his dream.
Ordinary was able to convince his bullies to support his dream.
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What did the champion tell Ordinary to do when bullies try to block his way?
What did the champion tell Ordinary to do when bullies try to block his way?
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Ordinary's mother was against him pursuing his dream.
Ordinary's mother was against him pursuing his dream.
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Why did the landlord refuse to let Ordinary cross the bridge?
Why did the landlord refuse to let Ordinary cross the bridge?
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Ordinary was a strong swimmer.
Ordinary was a strong swimmer.
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What did Ordinary's mother reveal to him when she handed him a suitcase?
What did Ordinary's mother reveal to him when she handed him a suitcase?
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Why did the landlord of familiar not want Ordinary to leave?
Why did the landlord of familiar not want Ordinary to leave?
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What did Ordinary decide to do when the landlord refused to let him cross the bridge?
What did Ordinary decide to do when the landlord refused to let him cross the bridge?
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What did Ordinary find on the seat of the small boat?
What did Ordinary find on the seat of the small boat?
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What did Ordinary write in his journal the night he crossed the wide waters?
What did Ordinary write in his journal the night he crossed the wide waters?
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Study Notes
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.
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Description
Ordinary meets bullies and familiar faces in the borderland, including his mother. A journey of self-discovery and unexpected reunions.
