Campbell & The Hero’s Journey
What is the Hero’s Journey (and why do we care?)
We’ve talked about the myth & gods
Now - Hero & Gods
Fantasy & The Hero
Is the Hero in Fantasy different thean in other genres?
(My feeling is yes - archetypal; and while may be very human/identifiable AS WELL, must also have certain specific traits)
★ ALL heros must grow over the course of the story - ALWAYS a given!
But what else?
- Good
- Learn good/good action
Does every fantasy need a hero?
Is every fantasy a myth?
Does every fantasy strive for the mythic?
Is Rose Walker a hero? (Is Nada?)
Hector & Lyta (Hector trying to be a new Sandman)
Doll’s House
Rose Walker
- Looks for her brother, Jed
- Goes to GA with “Gilbert” (Fiddler’s Green)
- Motel where serial murders (Corinthian)
Hector Hall & Lyta - Hector plays Sandman - he is dead
Morpheus finds Glob & Brute via ⤴
Resonances/satisfaction in Doll’s House
- It works - WHY?
