ENGL 3530 - The Hero’s Journey

The myth of the hero’s journey serves as a metaphor for the vicissitudes life puts each of us through. The hero or hera represents the ego-self who undertakes the journey–a grand adventure into the realm of the unknown–to seek the treasure. He or she is greatly transformed by the process, ultimately into the great self, who wins the boon to share with all humanity. Versions of the story are found all over the world, such as in the sagas of Gilgamesh, Odysseus, Psyche, King Arthur, Dorothy of Oz, and Luke Skywalker from a galaxy far, far, away. Prereq: Must have 30 semester hours or permission of the instructor. Cross listed with RLST 4340. Semester Hours: 3 to 3