Discussion Post: The Hero's Journey
After you have completed the material and have considered the role of the hero in pop culture, consider the following questions:
a) What "recycled themes" are apparent in fictional or mythical hero stories? Give specific examples.
b) Why do these recycled themes exist so often in these stories?
c) How does the concept of the monomyth/Hero's Journey and the other recycled themes in hero stories support or refute the theory of popular culture you wrote?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.