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Star Wars and the Hero's Journey: Mythic Character Arcs Through the 12-Film Epic

Star Wars and the Hero's Journey: Mythic Character Arcs Through the 12-Film Epic

Frankel, Valerie Estelle

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The original Star Wars trilogy famously follows Joseph Campbell's model for the hero's journey, making Luke Skywalker's story the new hero quest for a modern age. With the nine-plus film saga complete, however, new story patterns have emerged as the hero's journey is imagined over and over for characters of different ages, genders, and backgrounds. The prequels offer the plot arc of the villain's journey through Anakin. Leia and Padme, while damsels in the men's story, break out to undergo their own ordeals. The heroine's journey is exemplified by Rey and Jyn. Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Vader must accept the loss of power and fade into spirit guardians, perpetuating the lifecycle. By the sequel era, the original trio become mentors to the younger generation and finally must do the same. Meanwhile, the Mandalorian explores a different form of the quest as he transforms from immature warrior to patriarch. This book tracks the journeys of over 20 characters throughout the franchise.

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Publisher
MCFARLAND & CO INC
Bisac Major Subject
Performing Arts
Binding Type
Paperback
Country Of Origin
US
Number Of Units
1
Length
8.8 Inches
Barcode Indicator
EAN
Width
5.9 Inches
Publication Date
1970-01-01
Height
0.6 Inches
ISBN 10
1476684294
Weight
0.7 Pounds
Book EAN
9781476684291
Target Audiance
Adults

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