tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45400188378347487662012-02-16T13:33:32.588-06:00an in-depth discussion following Peter Petrelli and Hiro Nakamura through their journeys as heroes assisted by the theories of Joeseph CampbellLiz Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694357337188505776noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540018837834748766.post-56409260017233608782008-12-10T11:30:00.005-06:002008-12-10T12:38:21.797-06:00

-crossing the threshold; step 3-   The hero must cross the threshold between the world that is familiar and that which is not.  This often involves a threshold guardian that works to keep all with in the protective confines of the world, but must be encountered to continue on the journey and enter the new zone of experience.  Sometimes, the hero crosses over in a way dubbed "belly of the whale."

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-supernatural aid; Hiro's next step-   Just as Peter needed the invisible man to aid him in his journey, Hiro needs his protective figure to assist him on his journey.  His father will give him the advice and sword training he needs to continue his mission.  After receiving his call, Hiro has continued to attempt to save the world.  He has stumbled several times, visited the future, and even had

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-supernatural aid: the next step-   After the hero accepts the call, he will encounter a protective figure, often elderly, who will give them special tools and advice for the road ahead of them.  Often, the hero is bestowed a weapon or an amulet.  Peter's protective figure isn't your typical protective figure. Deeply tied to his life of invisibility and secrecy, Claude Rains, "the invisible man,"

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-the call to adventure: step 1-   In Joseph Campbell's Hero's Cycle, the first step is a call to action.  This call is usually from another character who acts as a "herald."  And sometimes, as is the case with Peter and Hiro, the call to adventure is stumbled upon.  The hero can either accept the call, or refuse it.  In this case, both calls are accepted, but this is where the similarities seem

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Just a brief introduction before I start the festivities.  From here on out, we're going to look at the journeys of Peter and Hiro; how they contrast with each other and how they follow the ideas of Joseph Campbell.  Of course we'll be starting with season one and working our way to the current state of things.  Feel free to agree/disagree with what is posted, discussion is definitely encouraged.

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