Then something new enters the hero's life. It's a catalyst that sets the story into motion. He or she is a reluctant hero, afraid of the unknown, uncertain, perhaps, is he or she is up to the challenge". In any journey, the hero usually receives help, and the help often come from unusual sources. At some point in the story, the hero often hits rock bottom, the point when the worst is confronted. Now, the hero seizes the sword and takes possession of the treasure. At this point, the hero returns and is reintegrated into (her) society." This is a perfect description of Anne Marie, the hero. Anne Marie represents a new breed of heroes: modern day female heroes. Even though they sometimes compromise themselves, modern day female heroes hold big dreams in their heart and eventually have an epiphany about themselves and their dreams. .
Anne Marie is a typical Hawaiian surfer chick with hopes and dreams as big as her heart. Ever since a little girl, Anne Marie has surfed with her friends and trained to one day compete at Pipemasters. Living with her younger sister and friends, Anne Marie has a simple existence as a maid in one of the local resorts and surfing everyday. She is Seger's "hero as a non-hero: innocent, young and humble." Her dreams are clearer than day to her: compete at Pipemasters. Her world is pure, free from the influences of the outside world; but then again, she is stuck as well. With her mother gone, Anne Marie has to stay and care for her younger sister, not to mention that she also doesn't have the opportunity to leave the confining island even if she wanted to. .
Enter Matt, NFL quarterback on vacation. Her life is forever changed the day when the innocent, impressionable maid bumps into big-time quarterback Matt (and not to mention Anne Marie scolding him and his friends on their messy room). Being the friendly guy that he is, Matt persists on getting to know Anne Marie, but Anne Marie is not interested in confusing her world around.
