The next phase of the “Hero’s Journey” is the “Supernatural Aid” from characters who provide help and guidance for the hero on his path as they represent the “benign, protective power of destiny” (Ubelhor 3). This aid is usually given by wise old men, gods or messengers in the form of weapons, amulets, magical aids and amulets and their roles are only fully fulfilled after the hero completely trust these helpers and protectors. Furthermore, the “helpers’” task is not to finish the task and adventures of/for the hero, but to rather provide assistance in order for the hero to be able to finish his quest on his own.
Arthur’s supernatural aid comes in the form of the wizard Merlin. Long before Arthur’s birth, Merlin made a prophecy to Vortigern, …show more content…
Superman can fly, has X-ray and heat vision, icy breath, super hearing and is almost invulnerable. His only weakness is Kryptonite, a mineral from Kal-El’s home planet Krypton. Spider-Man has his “spider-sense”, he can climb walls, has superhuman strength, speed, and agility, as well as superb intelligence. There is, however, a scene in the original Superman movie from 1978 where Superman, after being unable to save his beloved Lois Lane, despite the warnings of his father Jor-El whose voice is heard as an echo in Kal-El’s mind, interferes with human history and turns back time in order to save Lois. Before turning back time and saving Lois he felt the same thing as Peter Parker did when his beloved uncle Ben was killed – despite their superpowers they could not protect the ones they love from harm. Through their pain and agony, they have, nevertheless, learned an important lesson, something they would remember for the rest of their lives – “with great power comes great responsibility”.
Batman and Spider-Man are the only ones who have not experienced supernatural aid at all. Another interesting fact is that Spider-Man and Luke Skywalker are the two heroes who, at first, refused the “Call”, but afterwards, after Peter’s uncle and Luke’s uncle’s and aunt were killed, they have a change of heart. Luke is, in the beginning, uninterested in helping the Rebel Alliance and decides to rather stay on the family farm on Tatooine. It is only after the murder of his foster parents when he willingly joins the
Arthur’s supernatural aid comes in the form of the wizard Merlin. Long before Arthur’s birth, Merlin made a prophecy to Vortigern, …show more content…
Superman can fly, has X-ray and heat vision, icy breath, super hearing and is almost invulnerable. His only weakness is Kryptonite, a mineral from Kal-El’s home planet Krypton. Spider-Man has his “spider-sense”, he can climb walls, has superhuman strength, speed, and agility, as well as superb intelligence. There is, however, a scene in the original Superman movie from 1978 where Superman, after being unable to save his beloved Lois Lane, despite the warnings of his father Jor-El whose voice is heard as an echo in Kal-El’s mind, interferes with human history and turns back time in order to save Lois. Before turning back time and saving Lois he felt the same thing as Peter Parker did when his beloved uncle Ben was killed – despite their superpowers they could not protect the ones they love from harm. Through their pain and agony, they have, nevertheless, learned an important lesson, something they would remember for the rest of their lives – “with great power comes great responsibility”.
Batman and Spider-Man are the only ones who have not experienced supernatural aid at all. Another interesting fact is that Spider-Man and Luke Skywalker are the two heroes who, at first, refused the “Call”, but afterwards, after Peter’s uncle and Luke’s uncle’s and aunt were killed, they have a change of heart. Luke is, in the beginning, uninterested in helping the Rebel Alliance and decides to rather stay on the family farm on Tatooine. It is only after the murder of his foster parents when he willingly joins the