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Coming of Age: Death in The Yearling
While death is probably the hardest part of the human experience, it’s also an unavoidable tool in the journey to maturity. Jody Baxter learns this lesson in unforgettable ways as he comes of age in The Yearling.
The Yearling and the Hero’s Journey
Many coming-of-age stories have a similar structure, and if you’ve been reading this blog for a few years, I think you’ll find the pattern familiar.
Today we begin our coming-of-age study by looking at Jody Baxter’s growth throughout The Yearling through the lens of Joseph Campell’s Hero’s Journey. Check it out!
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