Thursday, December 1, 2011

Hero Journey

In my mind the hero journey begins when the "green" guy challenges him to a game. This is Gawain's call to adventure. This is when his life changes forever because he now must prepare to go on a journey. A journey in which he has no idea where he must go. A world "unknown" to him. "Spiked with the spurs the steed sped away." This is when he crosses the threshold. On his journey he reaches a castle in which he is referred to as a "hero". And the word "destiny" is used many times. Often in hero journey's the main character will have a "supernatural" aid and I believe the "green" guy is his guide. And when he finally does come face to face with him the real adventure will begin. He will begin a series of trials that will test him mentally and physical. And in the end he will hopefully realize his true potential. Gawain is also very modest and unassuming of what he is capable of. This is a key trait in many people who are about to embark on the "Hero's Journey".

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