- How does Campbell explain the hero’s thousand faces? What is the hero’s deed?
It is a work that, comparatively explores myths. The author discusses the mythological structure theory.
The hero’s deed comprises a situation where the protagonist in the ordinary world is subject to challenges that they have to face boldly, and at the end of it, all emerge victors. The protagonist’s act of beating the challenges and appearing as a transformed character is known as the hero’s deed.
- Why is the hero’s journey so universal? In what way does everyone need to undertake this journey?
What kinds of transformations of the hero take place as a result of this journey?
The hero’s journey is universal, as everyone in the universe has to follow this journey. Everyone has to undertake this journey by facing the challenges exposed to them in determination. The journey transforms an individual from a state of naivety and dependence to a bold and independent person. The changed person can transform others in society.
- What do the three tests of the Buddha and the three tests of Jesus represent the hero’s journey?
The three tests of Buddha and Jesus represent a unique world in terms of the hero’s journey. Jesus conquered the devil’s temptations in the wilderness.
- What does Campbell have to say about the hero’s transformation of consciousness? What is that? How does that happen?
The hero’s transformation of consciousness refers to a state where the character is in difficulties. The tests change their style of thinking that makes them aware of their capabilities.
- What points does Campbell make using Star Wars? What does the old stranger (here: Obiwan Kenobi)
give the young hero-to-be (here: Luke Skywalker)? About technology? About Han Solo’s character?
About the cantina scene? The garbage compacter? Darth Vader? At 26:43, Campbell says, “I don’t think
[The Hero with a Thousand Faces] will help you change the system, but it would help you live
within the system as a human being.” What does he mean?
Using star wars, Campbell points out that an individual is subject to positive transformation. The old stranger terms the young hero to be naïve in matters concerning technology. The words that I will not help you change the system, Instead, I will help you live within the system implies that the speaker is not assisting the character escape reality, He will help them face it courageously.
- Explain the following quotation from Campbell: “The achievement of the hero is one that he is ready
for, and it is a manifestation of his character. And it’s amusing how the landscape and
the conditions of the environment match the hero’s readiness. The adventure that he’s ready for is the one that he gets.”
This quotation means that someone can not graduate into a hero if they are not ready for it. Their readiness is identifiable in their character. It is fascinating to find how the hero is readily determined to face the challenges in the environment. The hero will get what they are determined to achieve.
- What happens to Siegfriedche, the dragon slayer, once he slays the dragon?
After slaying the dragon, Siegfried realizes his ability. He gets transformed into a daring character.
- What does Campbell illustrate using the story about the young native American woman and her snake husband?
Using the story about the snake husband and the young native American woman, Campbell illustrates that individuals in the current society should be ready to come across tests in their daily lives. These challenges should change them into better persons in the community.
- 9. What does the European dragon do and represent? What does it have to do with the ego? What kind of metaphorical dragon does he mention?
The dragon exposes the protagonist to tests that sharpens and enlightens the ego. Slaying dragons are evident.
- At 46:41, Campbell states, “what myths are for.” How does he explain the meaning of myth here? What is this for?
According to Campbell, myths build bravery. Despite our fears, they help us face handle difficult tests. Myths equip individuals with knowledge that adds to the benefit of society.