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The Fun of Indiana Jones 1-3: Heroism
A bullwhip, a brown fedora, and a whole lot of moxie–no one else can pull it off like Indiana Jones. This guy is a hero in a league of his own. Find out what makes the original trilogy a cult classic in today’s post!
Old English Heroism: Generosity
We all know generosity when we see it, but have you ever stopped to consider that it’s actually a heroic quality? Robin Hood and Superman are great examples.
Old English Heroism: Loyalty
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a superhero as a friend? I mean, it’s like having a “get out of jail free” card. Every time you got yourself into a bind or found yourself in danger, you could count on your friend to come…
Old English Heroism: Prudence
What do Robin Hood and Harry Potter have in common? Prudence! No, that’s not some weird academic joke. It’s a real (albeit nerdy) idea that I want to prove in today’s post. If you missed last week’s post about the characteristics of the Old…
Old English Heroism: Fortitude
As you may know, I used to teach British Literature in my former life. I taught that class so many times that its ideas and stories are deeply ingrained in my mind even now. And I love it. (Nerds of the world, unite!) For…
Stage Six: Tests, Allies, and Enemies
Who shot first: Han or Greedo? Whether you have a strong opinion or couldn’t care less, that question probably still conjured up images of the cantina scene on Mos Eisley, didn’t it? This scene from Star Wars: A New Hope is a classic example of the “watering hole” scene in many adventure stories, and it’s a great introduction to Stage Six of the Hero’s Journey: Tests, Allies, and Enemies.
Stage One: The Ordinary World
Luke Skywalker does farm chores for his Uncle Owen on Tatooine. The Pevensie children begin their Narnian adventure in the quiet old house of Professor Kirke. Harry Potter starts out in a cookie cutter house on Privet Drive.
That is to say, every adventure begins in an Ordinary World.
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