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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Frankel, Valerie Estelle.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Star Wars films--History and criticism.

Star Wars films.

Heroes in motion pictures.

Quests (Expeditions) in motion pictures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 pages)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2021.

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Introduction

The Phantom Menace

The Clone Wars and the Fall of the Republic

The Original Trilogy

The Sequel Era

Conclusion

Works Cited

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4766-4379-2

OCLC:

1241729947