An Analysis Of Joseph Campbell Hero's Journey
Joseph Campbell Hero’s Journey
Joseph Campbell described the hero's journey as occurring in a cycle consisting of three phases:
Departure, where the hero leaves his comfortable and familiar world and ventures into the darkness of the unknown; Initiation, where the hero is subjected to a series of tests in which he must prove his character; and Return, in which the hero brings the boon of his quest back for the benefit of his people.
The hero's journey is about growth and passage. The journey requires a separation from the comfortable, known world, and an initiation into a new level of awareness, skill, and responsibility, and then a return home. Each stage of the journey must be passed successfully if the initiate is to become a hero. To turn back at any stage is to reject the need to grow and mature.
In this analysis, I have chosen Bounty Hunter and One …show more content…
A Hero is the one who reacts to the donor, weds the princess. In Bounty Hunter, the hero is Milo Boyd. He is an ex-cop, unwashed, unshaven, gambler and a drinker. He is responsible for catching Nicole, but ends up saving her. In One for the Money, the hero is Stephanie Plum, a brunette from New Jersey with an attitude in her late 20’s. She’s sense of style is keeping it casual nothing to fancy. She had to catch the Princess; Joe Morelli, but ends up saving him.
A Princess is the one who is getting saved by the hero, and usually being chased by the villain. In Bounty Hunter, the princess is Nicole Hurley. She is an intrepid reporter that is very enthusiastic to cover up a murder case. She and the hero are both hunted by the villain, Earl. In One for the Money, the princess is Joe Morelli. A rugged guy with quite a good physic, who is famous with the ladies around New Jersey and fashion himself with a pair of jeans, boots and a leather jacket. Joe Morelli is chased by the villain and cops, but is saved by
Joseph Campbell described the hero's journey as occurring in a cycle consisting of three phases:
Departure, where the hero leaves his comfortable and familiar world and ventures into the darkness of the unknown; Initiation, where the hero is subjected to a series of tests in which he must prove his character; and Return, in which the hero brings the boon of his quest back for the benefit of his people.
The hero's journey is about growth and passage. The journey requires a separation from the comfortable, known world, and an initiation into a new level of awareness, skill, and responsibility, and then a return home. Each stage of the journey must be passed successfully if the initiate is to become a hero. To turn back at any stage is to reject the need to grow and mature.
In this analysis, I have chosen Bounty Hunter and One …show more content…
A Hero is the one who reacts to the donor, weds the princess. In Bounty Hunter, the hero is Milo Boyd. He is an ex-cop, unwashed, unshaven, gambler and a drinker. He is responsible for catching Nicole, but ends up saving her. In One for the Money, the hero is Stephanie Plum, a brunette from New Jersey with an attitude in her late 20’s. She’s sense of style is keeping it casual nothing to fancy. She had to catch the Princess; Joe Morelli, but ends up saving him.
A Princess is the one who is getting saved by the hero, and usually being chased by the villain. In Bounty Hunter, the princess is Nicole Hurley. She is an intrepid reporter that is very enthusiastic to cover up a murder case. She and the hero are both hunted by the villain, Earl. In One for the Money, the princess is Joe Morelli. A rugged guy with quite a good physic, who is famous with the ladies around New Jersey and fashion himself with a pair of jeans, boots and a leather jacket. Joe Morelli is chased by the villain and cops, but is saved by