“A Heroes Journey” “A hero is a ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles” Quoted by Christopher reeves. Christopher reeves was a famous actor but after his near-fatal horse riding accident on a cross-country course he could never go back into that business since 1995. “ To kill a mockingbird ” by harper lee. Atticus finch is a significant character in Harper Lee’s to kill a mockingbird because he is an idol in the eyes of his
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Life is a journey that starts the moment it begins and ends with one’s last breath. Sometimes the journey is full of struggle and hardships. The Syrian refugees journey into safety faces many hardships and dangers as they take extreme risks with their lives‚ by crossing oceans‚ countries‚ and unfriendly border points. Some authors who apply this theme are Rick Riordan‚ Susan Collins‚ and Gary Paulsen. Some of the well-known novels that use this theme are Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief‚ Hatchet
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Paulo Coelho‚ the author of The Alchemist‚ alludes the importance of travel in our lives and in our pursuit of our dreams through Santiago’s quest. Santiago‚ the main character‚ had been having a reoccurring dream that prompted him to seek spiritual assistance from a Gypsy. The Gypsy had interpreted his reoccurring dream as being apart of the ‘Language of the World’‚ where he has to travel to the Pyramids in order to discover the treasure that will make him a rich man. Santiago decides to go forward
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Have you ever wondered if you had a specific purpose in life‚ that nagging feeling that you were meant to do something‚ a destiny for which you’ve been placed on Earth‚ and all you have to do is to discover what it is? If so‚ then after reading The Alchemist you may have a better idea of what it is that you are feeling. This book was originally published O Alquimista in Portuguese in 1988. It was first translated into English in 1993. Since then‚ it has sold millions of copies all over the world.
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Destination and journey in life are very important‚ but your journey is the most important. Journey is what you’re doing to reach your destination. Sometime destination can’t be achieved by one. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho‚ Santiago took a trip to Africa to discover his personal quest. While on his trip‚ he talks to the camel driver. The camel driver says to Santiago‚ “If you can concentrate always on the present‚ you’ll be a happy man…. Life will be a party for you‚ a grand festival‚ because
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“Personal Legend.” As Santiago progresses throughout his journey‚ he met many people that influenced the choices he made across his expedition to find the hidden treasure. When Santiago finally reaches the pyramids‚ he came to realize that the treasure was never buried in Egypt‚ but in his
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Twenty-two-year-old Singer/Songwriter August Alsina was destined to be a great role model. At a young age‚ he went through more than most people go through in a lifetime. This forced him to become a strong‚ independent and successful person. When he was young‚ he was exposed to drugs‚ streets‚ and gang violence. His biological father and stepfather were crack addicts. His mother was determined to remove him from that atmosphere. They relocated to Houston‚ Texas. After being there‚ he was exposed
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tangled into the fate of a wizard‚ one named Gandalf the Grey‚ and a company of dwarves‚ Bilbo’s opinion changed within the span of a single night. But he does more than that‚ he transforms into a hero. This story very closely follows the heroe’s journey beginning to end except where a few steps come out of the usual order. Starting with the “call to adventure”‚ this is clearly portrayed as Gandalf expresses their need of someone in which to share an adventure. Closely following is the “refusal of
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Stage in the Hero’s Journey Film Component Ordinary World The hero’s normal world before the story begins The woods‚The country. He’s an ogre and everyone hates him. He wants to be alone. Call to Adventure The hero is presented with a problem‚ challenge or adventure to undertake Lord Farquaad sends fairy tale creatures to Shrek’s swamp‚ so he leaves the swamp to go to Lord Farquaad. To get his swamp back‚ he has to rescue the princess Fiona Refusal
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find treasure? Well J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”‚ represents a heroic theme while Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”‚ portrays the theme of listening to the centriole of Person Legends. However‚ both novels share the similar theme of perseverance. In the Hobbit‚ Tolkien portrays the main character‚ the hobbit Bilbo Baggins‚ as a hero as he faces difficult obstacles throughout his extravagant journey. For example‚ Tolkien writes “Somehow the killing of this giant spider‚ all alone by himself in the dark
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