ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Hero engages in the Ordeal, the central life-or-death crisis, during which he faces his greatest fear, confronts this most difficult challenge, and experiences “death”. His Journey teeters on the brink of failure.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Is The Ordeal? It’s the midpoint of your story where your protagonist faces their greatest conflict yet. The protagonist has gone through the necessary trials and tribulations that prepare them for what they believe to be the ultimate test they’ve faced within their journey thus far-The Ordeal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ordeal happens to Santiago, when the oasis, where he staying for refuge from the upcoming war, is about to be attacked. To make matter worse, if the attack doesn’t happen, Santiago still has the possibility that the tribesmen at the oasis could kill him, because of him telling them about his visions.