Why the hero 's journey is so pervasive in narrative and what it represents about the collective unconscious
19.6 hours of film and 7.7 billion dollar revenue later, the Harry Potter series has become the most celebrated fiction novels and films of a generation. The story of the boy who lived was originally told by J.K Rowling then adapted to film in 2001. With millions of fans across the globe it is almost impossible to find someone who has not heard or seen the tale. This remarkable story is told in seven parts and begins with the Sorcerers Stone. Almost as recognizable as the Harry Potter stories is Joseph Campbell 's theory of the Hero 's Journey. Joseph Campbell felt that all stories have similar layouts that uncover the basics of everyday …show more content…
At this turning point stands a threshold guardian. Throughout this successful series, magical creatures and animals are introduced at every corner. Fluffy the three headed dog is the most remarkable creature Harry Hermione and Ron encounter in their first year at Hogwarts. His massive size and large teeth make him extremely dangerous. Later in the film the trio discovers that the key to getting past this beast is playing the harp which automatically put fluffy into a deep sleep. In the beginning of the year Dumbledore warns all students to stay away from fluffy 's location without telling them of his existence. He says “The third floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds, to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death.” Fluffy is significant to the hero 's journey in the first movie because he serves as the threshold guardian. The threshold guardian 's job is to prevent or ensure worthiness of the protagonist to cross the threshold. Fluffy is guarding the trap door to the dungeon that hides the sorcerer 's stone. According to Carl Jung are collective unconscious points out significant archetypes or symbols that have critical influences on our lives. Many would relate fluffy the threshold guardian in Harry Potter to something or someone in their own life who is preventing them from accomplishing their goals or completing their journey. The threshold guardian …show more content…
From living in a cupboard to living in the Gryffindor common room this hero experiences each and every stage. Although one could question the author’s authenticity if the plot follows such a simple cycle, it is clear that the success of this series is owed to the creativity applied to the cycle. The hero 's journey is the most popular plot structure because it is relative to human experiences and incorporates the collective unconsciousness. The refusal of the call, the threshold guardian and the ordeal are all presented in this film and call out emotions in viewers. Part one of this incredibly successful series employs the hero 's journey to share the story of a brave young
19.6 hours of film and 7.7 billion dollar revenue later, the Harry Potter series has become the most celebrated fiction novels and films of a generation. The story of the boy who lived was originally told by J.K Rowling then adapted to film in 2001. With millions of fans across the globe it is almost impossible to find someone who has not heard or seen the tale. This remarkable story is told in seven parts and begins with the Sorcerers Stone. Almost as recognizable as the Harry Potter stories is Joseph Campbell 's theory of the Hero 's Journey. Joseph Campbell felt that all stories have similar layouts that uncover the basics of everyday …show more content…
At this turning point stands a threshold guardian. Throughout this successful series, magical creatures and animals are introduced at every corner. Fluffy the three headed dog is the most remarkable creature Harry Hermione and Ron encounter in their first year at Hogwarts. His massive size and large teeth make him extremely dangerous. Later in the film the trio discovers that the key to getting past this beast is playing the harp which automatically put fluffy into a deep sleep. In the beginning of the year Dumbledore warns all students to stay away from fluffy 's location without telling them of his existence. He says “The third floor corridor on the right hand side is out of bounds, to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death.” Fluffy is significant to the hero 's journey in the first movie because he serves as the threshold guardian. The threshold guardian 's job is to prevent or ensure worthiness of the protagonist to cross the threshold. Fluffy is guarding the trap door to the dungeon that hides the sorcerer 's stone. According to Carl Jung are collective unconscious points out significant archetypes or symbols that have critical influences on our lives. Many would relate fluffy the threshold guardian in Harry Potter to something or someone in their own life who is preventing them from accomplishing their goals or completing their journey. The threshold guardian …show more content…
From living in a cupboard to living in the Gryffindor common room this hero experiences each and every stage. Although one could question the author’s authenticity if the plot follows such a simple cycle, it is clear that the success of this series is owed to the creativity applied to the cycle. The hero 's journey is the most popular plot structure because it is relative to human experiences and incorporates the collective unconsciousness. The refusal of the call, the threshold guardian and the ordeal are all presented in this film and call out emotions in viewers. Part one of this incredibly successful series employs the hero 's journey to share the story of a brave young