Lionel bets that he can make Bertie read without a stammer (CALL TO ADVENTURE) and has him make a phonograph recording while listening to loud music that prevents him hearing his voice. Bertie makes the recording but doesn’t feel this is for him (REFUSAL) and leaves with the recording he has no intention of listening to. Sequence 4 – Bertie’s Dad not entirely supportive Bertie’s father, King George V, (ANTAGONIST) gives a rousing speech to the nation, further highlighting Bertie’s unsuitably for the top job (ORDINARY WORLD). The King gets Bertie to try to recite the speech but shows no patience (ORDINARY WORLD), only making his son’s stammer worse and the psychological problems at the root of Bertie’s stammer become apparent (ORDINARY WORLD). Though the King doesn’t act as a helpful MENTOR, he fulfils the archetypal function of the MEET WITH THE MENTOR stage of the Hero’s Journey by forcing Bertie to reconsider his REFUSAL. Sequence 5 – Bertie commits Bertie listens to the phonograph and is astounded – like his wife – to hear that he has given the speech without stuttering. (CROSSES THE THRESHOLD