Role Of Supernatural Aid 'Julia In The House Of The Spirits'

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The third part of the journey is Supernatural Aid. Once the hero has committed to the quest, consciously or unconsciously, his guide and magical helper appears or becomes known. Often times the supernatural aid is there to provide the hero with a artifact of item that will be used to help throughout the journey. In 1984 the supernatural aid is Julia. Although Julia really is not supernatural aid she is considered on, because she helps Winston throughout his Journey to fight against the “omnipotent” Government. In The House of the Spirits , the supernatural aid is Clara she is helping with the journey by writing about the journey. Clara also serves to connect the Trueba and the del Valle family. She is clairvoyant , she holds her family together

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