Continuing their deep-dive analysis of the original Star Wars (1977) film, Dr. Drea and Brian weigh in on the utility of the "Hero's Journey" literary paradigm as it relates to whimsical space fantasy.
In several ways, Star Wars exemplifies the monomyth known as "the Hero's Journey" especially in terms of archetypes, phases, character transitions, and symbolic elements fundamental to the framework. These insights can cross over meaningfully into our own self-searching and psychological development. Yet, it is asked: How might Star Wars actually subvert or challenge the Hero's Journey schema? And what other psychological models might offer better solutions to deepen our understanding of this formative series? Tune in to the personal and reflective review of Star Wars part 2!
In several ways, Star Wars exemplifies the monomyth known as "the Hero's Journey" especially in terms of archetypes, phases, character transitions, and symbolic elements fundamental to the framework. These insights can cross over meaningfully into our own self-searching and psychological development. Yet, it is asked: How might Star Wars actually subvert or challenge the Hero's Journey schema? And what other psychological models might offer better solutions to deepen our understanding of this formative series? Tune in to the personal and reflective review of Star Wars part 2!
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