In the beginning of this course, I thought it would be fairely easier then other English courses, however I was horribly mistaken. Having to do essay's online rather just handing papers in, is a bit more difficult. Besides that, the class calls for the deep understanding of different elements so we can find examples and further break down text. Out from all of the elements and things we have discussed in class so far, I'll have to say Joseph Campbell's Hero's Quest has been the most interesting to me. I find it how crazy Campbell hit the needle right on its head when he simplifies how the story is supposed to be told and how all of literature and film follows what you can call a cycle of stages to receive a similar outcome which would be becoming a hero, helping others or over coming self battles (Hero's Quest). I always personally would say to people "oh, that ending was predictable" or " that was your typical action, romance, horror movie" and now reading up on Campbell's work I finally understand why it always seemed like that to me. Now I feel I can analyze movies better now knowing how the characters journey should go about and I could see how directors decides to make characters go through Campbell's monomyth.
I hope, at least, the class is difficult AND fun! :\
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