In an unheard-of myth, Atalanta acts as a female deity, who is known for her immense strength and agility. She has had an eventful childhood that makes her very powerful. Atlanta has defeated many battles that have made her prominent. She is an exemplary huntress and could out race any man. The Hero’s Journey is a pattern that is found in many different types of literature and was written by Joseph Campbell. Atalanta does follow some of the steps of the Hero’s Journey, but she also deviates from the pattern in a few ways.
When analyzing the three given excerpts, it is shown that only a few steps are followed in the first stage of the Hero’s Journey. The first passage shows the step of supernatural aid because when Atalanta was left on the …show more content…
The second excerpt shows the steps’ road of trials and apotheosis of the Hero’s Journey. It shows the road of trials because the passage states, “She was the fastest runner in Greece and a great huntress as well. When some of the men grumbled at hunting with a girl, Meleager ruled that a girl who could outrun them all would certainly be welcome to join the chase” (Aulaire, 2). This quote shows the road of trials because it shows how Atalanta had performed in many different situations to show her strength. In addition, the second part shows apotheosis because the text states, “When the dust settled, seven men lay dead, some killed by the boar, some by the arrows of their excited companions. Atalanta alone kept a cool head. She ran swiftly hither and thither till she could take good aim, and then she let an arrow fly” (Aulaire, 3). This quote leads up to the climax and builds the suspense about what will happen to the hero and their enemy, which is what the definition of the apotheosis is. The third passage shows atonement with the father and meeting the temptress. The third excerpt shows the atonement with the father because it says that after defeating a huge monster, Atalanta’s father decides that Atalanta is the best he can get out of not having a son, and reconciles with his daughter. The third passage shows meeting a temptress because when the young man …show more content…
The third sections only shows the step of rescue from without because it can inferred that Atalanta is arrogant about her abilities and when the young man beats her in the race using his brain, it forces her to realize that she is not so strong and that there are some forces in the world that can beat her. The text states, “As a way of disposing of them easily and agreeably she declared that she would marry whoever could beat her in a foot race, knowing full well that there was no such man alive. She had a delightful time … As she picked the apple up, her lover panting and almost winded touched the goal. She was his. Her free days alone in the forest and her athletic victories were over” (Hamilton, 1/4). This quote shows how when the young man had won the competition, Atalanta was so shocked because she was so sure that she would win and that she didn’t need to worry about a worthy component. Compared to the first two excerpts of Atalanta’s journey, the third passage doesn’t show as much evidence of showing the pattern of the Hero’s
When analyzing the three given excerpts, it is shown that only a few steps are followed in the first stage of the Hero’s Journey. The first passage shows the step of supernatural aid because when Atalanta was left on the …show more content…
The second excerpt shows the steps’ road of trials and apotheosis of the Hero’s Journey. It shows the road of trials because the passage states, “She was the fastest runner in Greece and a great huntress as well. When some of the men grumbled at hunting with a girl, Meleager ruled that a girl who could outrun them all would certainly be welcome to join the chase” (Aulaire, 2). This quote shows the road of trials because it shows how Atalanta had performed in many different situations to show her strength. In addition, the second part shows apotheosis because the text states, “When the dust settled, seven men lay dead, some killed by the boar, some by the arrows of their excited companions. Atalanta alone kept a cool head. She ran swiftly hither and thither till she could take good aim, and then she let an arrow fly” (Aulaire, 3). This quote leads up to the climax and builds the suspense about what will happen to the hero and their enemy, which is what the definition of the apotheosis is. The third passage shows atonement with the father and meeting the temptress. The third excerpt shows the atonement with the father because it says that after defeating a huge monster, Atalanta’s father decides that Atalanta is the best he can get out of not having a son, and reconciles with his daughter. The third passage shows meeting a temptress because when the young man …show more content…
The third sections only shows the step of rescue from without because it can inferred that Atalanta is arrogant about her abilities and when the young man beats her in the race using his brain, it forces her to realize that she is not so strong and that there are some forces in the world that can beat her. The text states, “As a way of disposing of them easily and agreeably she declared that she would marry whoever could beat her in a foot race, knowing full well that there was no such man alive. She had a delightful time … As she picked the apple up, her lover panting and almost winded touched the goal. She was his. Her free days alone in the forest and her athletic victories were over” (Hamilton, 1/4). This quote shows how when the young man had won the competition, Atalanta was so shocked because she was so sure that she would win and that she didn’t need to worry about a worthy component. Compared to the first two excerpts of Atalanta’s journey, the third passage doesn’t show as much evidence of showing the pattern of the Hero’s