In this portion of our readings, Vogler discusses the many different character aspects of the hero's journey. But Vogler particularly discusses those aspects related to the hero and the mentor characters. Vogler states what quality makes a hero, "...sacrifice- the true mark of a hero." (pg. 31)
This is the quality that distinguishes the hero from all the other characters. There can also be many types of heros, as well. Vogler discusses mentors as well, stating that they often give the hero a gift after he/she has earned it. (pg.41) Mentors can be a variety of different people, or the hero's conscience itself. (pg. 42)
I was interested in reading all the different types of heros and mentors. Particularly the "loner hero," and the "comic mentor," as they both pertain to my life in general. I never had more than 5 friends in my lifetime so far. I was always sort of quiet, especially when I was in middle school. I wasn't always that way, but I became that sort of hero in my own life's story as I grew older. I gained a few more friends along the way that sort of brought out different sides to my personality more, I noticed.
1.) What type of hero most likely portrays your life story and why?
2.) What type of mentor was most likely in your life's story and why?
3.) Who was your favorite mentor and hero while growing up, and why?
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