As terrified as Engywook was of the Sphinx Gate, he’s even more afraid of the second test, the “Magic Mirror Gate”. He’s terrified that Atreyu must face this second gate on his own, armed with no information on what to expect. Because the mirror forces you to face your true self: Engywook: …kind people findContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 8”
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How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 7
Luckily for Atreyu, Engywook is Fantasia’s (self-proclaimed) foremost expert on the Southern Oracle. He explains there are two tests one must pass to reach his goal. And he just happens to have his telescope trained on the first test: The dreaded “Sphinx Gate”. He invites Atreyu to accompany him to the observatory, leading to theContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 7”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 6
Realistically, Bastian’s dad will file a missing child report with the police soon. But then again, dad seems to be a bit of a workaholic. Bastian was probably a latchkey kid ten years before it was the “thing to do”. That’s likely why dad was trying to pressure Bastian into some extracurricular activities in theContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 6”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 5
THE INFAMOUS SWAMP We all know the story by now–As the pair trudges through the waist-deep swamp, Artax seemingly gives up. This beautiful white horse stops moving forward. He has let the sadness overtake him. He’s given up. Atreyu begs Artax to move, to fight against the sadness that envelops him. Atreyu: Fight against theContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 5”
Nick Enlowe 